The science of beautyTrubner, 1881 |
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... observe that destructive criticism is no purpose of this disquisition , and if the explanation hereinafter put forward cannot recommend . itself without a detailed refutation of previous opinions , then it cannot recommend itself at all ...
... observe that destructive criticism is no purpose of this disquisition , and if the explanation hereinafter put forward cannot recommend . itself without a detailed refutation of previous opinions , then it cannot recommend itself at all ...
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... observed in all the other senses - that there should be pleasant and unpleasant sensations attaching to each- were found wanting in colour ; if , that is to say , we should be capable of pleasant and unpleasant states of tempera- ture ...
... observed in all the other senses - that there should be pleasant and unpleasant sensations attaching to each- were found wanting in colour ; if , that is to say , we should be capable of pleasant and unpleasant states of tempera- ture ...
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... latter objects we love to let our eyes wander and linger , while on the former we re- quire an effort to fix them with a steady gaze . Many persons doubtless have observed how much more unplea- sant it THE SUBJECTIVE ELEMENT . 23.
... latter objects we love to let our eyes wander and linger , while on the former we re- quire an effort to fix them with a steady gaze . Many persons doubtless have observed how much more unplea- sant it THE SUBJECTIVE ELEMENT . 23.
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Avary W. Holmes-Forbes. persons doubtless have observed how much more unplea- sant it is to look at a pen when the ... observations . To such persons sharp , pointed , angular objects are positively painful to look on , while flat ...
Avary W. Holmes-Forbes. persons doubtless have observed how much more unplea- sant it is to look at a pen when the ... observations . To such persons sharp , pointed , angular objects are positively painful to look on , while flat ...
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... observed by Alison that black , in England the colour appropriated to mourning , is there a disagreeable colour ; but that in Spain , and ancient Venice , where it was the dress of the great , it was looked upon as attractive ; that ...
... observed by Alison that black , in England the colour appropriated to mourning , is there a disagreeable colour ; but that in Spain , and ancient Venice , where it was the dress of the great , it was looked upon as attractive ; that ...
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