It is the very same taste which relishes a demonstration in geometry, that is pleased with the resemblance of a picture to an original, and touched with the harmony of music.

Joshua Reynolds

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Interconnectedness of all things Harmony Beauty of math Nature of beauty Beauty

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Joshua Reynolds

Source

Discourses on Art

Medium

Lecture

Language

English

Time

1776 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Painter Artist

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Reynolds, Joshua. "Discourse VII." 10 Dec. 1776, Royal Academy of Arts, London, England, UK. Lecture.

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He who dares not offend cannot be honest.

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Paine, Thomas. Letter to Cato. 22 Apr. 1776.

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