On Imitative Art

On Imitative Art: Its Principles And Progress, With Preliminary Remarks On Beauty, Sublimity, And Taste (1882) is a book written by Thomas Henry Dyer that explores the principles and progress of imitative art. The book begins with preliminary remarks on beauty, sublimity, and taste, providing a foundation for the discussion of imitative art. Dyer then delves into the history of imitative art, discussing its origins and development throughout history. He examines the different forms of imitative art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture, and discusses the techniques and principles that artists use to create their works. Throughout the book, Dyer emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles of imitative art in order to appreciate and critique works of art. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of imitative art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.