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OverviewClergyman, schoolmaster and writer on aesthetics, William Gilpin (1724–1804) is best known for his works on the picturesque. His approach as a teacher was enlightened: during his time as headmaster of Cheam School, his aim was to prepare his pupils for life. Moving in 1777 to become vicar of Boldre, Hampshire, where he remained for the rest of his life, he was able to endow two schools there with income from his successful writings. This knowledgeable appraisal of the print as an art form, and of its foremost practitioners, was first published anonymously in 1768 to positive reviews. It defines picturesque as 'a term expressive of that peculiar kind of beauty, which is agreeable in a picture'. Gilpin further developed and explored the concept in his volumes of Observations on various parts of Britain, which are also reissued in this series. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William GilpinPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.360kg ISBN: 9781108066785ISBN 10: 110806678 Pages: 278 Publication Date: 20 March 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Informationfm.author_biographical_note1 Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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