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fect uniformity ; and the figure upon the whole appears an unsuccessful attempt
toward a square . An equilateral triangle yields not to a square in regularity nor in
uniformity of parts , and it is more simple . But an equilateral triangle is less ...
fect uniformity ; and the figure upon the whole appears an unsuccessful attempt
toward a square . An equilateral triangle yields not to a square in regularity nor in
uniformity of parts , and it is more simple . But an equilateral triangle is less ...
Page 402
By an obstinate perseverance in the same occupation , the pain of excessive
uniformity vanisheth ; and by the like perseverance in a quick circulation of
different occupations , the pain of excessive variety vanisheth . And thus we come
to take ...
By an obstinate perseverance in the same occupation , the pain of excessive
uniformity vanisheth ; and by the like perseverance in a quick circulation of
different occupations , the pain of excessive variety vanisheth . And thus we come
to take ...
Page 415
The works of nature are remarkable in their uniformity not less than in their variety
; and the mind of man is fitted to receive pleasure equally from both . Uniformity
and variety are interwoven in the works of nature with surprising art . Variety ...
The works of nature are remarkable in their uniformity not less than in their variety
; and the mind of man is fitted to receive pleasure equally from both . Uniformity
and variety are interwoven in the works of nature with surprising art . Variety ...
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| Title | Elements of Criticism, Volume 1 Classics in art and literary criticism Elements of Criticism, Lord Henry Home Kames |
| Author | Lord Henry Home Kames |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1967 |
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