Essays in History and ArtW. Blackwood and sons, 1862 - 526 páginas |
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... senses , is that dis- played in what have been called the accidental colours . These show themselves in various ways . If the eyes are fixed upon a red wafer upon a white ground , the wafer 14 COLOUR IN NATURE AND ART .
... senses , is that dis- played in what have been called the accidental colours . These show themselves in various ways . If the eyes are fixed upon a red wafer upon a white ground , the wafer 14 COLOUR IN NATURE AND ART .
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... various sets of nerves a - vibrating , it would at once produce all their varied phenomena . There is one substance , and but one only , which has this power - namely , electricity ; and its action , as is well known , actually does ...
... various sets of nerves a - vibrating , it would at once produce all their varied phenomena . There is one substance , and but one only , which has this power - namely , electricity ; and its action , as is well known , actually does ...
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... various pieces of sculpture are placed together , of course they must all be viewed against the same background — namely , that of the wall of the room in which they stand . But sup- pose - in order to bring out the peculiar qualities ...
... various pieces of sculpture are placed together , of course they must all be viewed against the same background — namely , that of the wall of the room in which they stand . But sup- pose - in order to bring out the peculiar qualities ...
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Robert Hogarth Patterson. clergy all black , and sportsmen plaid or mixtures of various kinds . This style of dress is often very pleasing to the eye , and recommends itself on various grounds ; yet it must be remembered , that of all ...
Robert Hogarth Patterson. clergy all black , and sportsmen plaid or mixtures of various kinds . This style of dress is often very pleasing to the eye , and recommends itself on various grounds ; yet it must be remembered , that of all ...
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... and brunette complexion . In the fair type , the various hues are all of the same class ; and accordingly the harmonies of analogy predominate over the harmonies of contrast . In the dark type the 36 COLOUR IN NATURE AND ART .
... and brunette complexion . In the fair type , the various hues are all of the same class ; and accordingly the harmonies of analogy predominate over the harmonies of contrast . In the dark type the 36 COLOUR IN NATURE AND ART .
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Página 195 - ... a sum of not less than one lac of rupees in each year shall be set apart and applied to the revival and improvement of literature and the encouragement of the learned Natives of India, and for the introduction and promotion of a knowledge of the sciences among the inhabitants of the British Territories in India...
Página 362 - Ave Maria ! blessed be the hour ! The time, the clime, the spot, where I so oft Have felt that moment in its fullest power Sink o'er the earth so beautiful and soft, While swung the deep bell in the distant tower. Or the faint dying day-hymn stole aloft, And not a breath crept through the rosy air, And yet the forest leaves seem'd stirr'd with prayer.