Elements of Criticism: Volume I [-II]., Volume 2A. Millar, London; and A. Kincaid & J. Bell, Edinburgh., 1765 - Criticism |
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... censured ) i . 459. 472. 493. ii . 413. 423 . Mufic ) Paffions raised by inftrumental mufic have not an object i . 55 . Vocal distinguished from inftrumental i . 128. What fubjects pro- per for vocal mufic i . 128 , & c . Sentimental ...
... censured ) i . 459. 472. 493. ii . 413. 423 . Mufic ) Paffions raised by inftrumental mufic have not an object i . 55 . Vocal distinguished from inftrumental i . 128. What fubjects pro- per for vocal mufic i . 128 , & c . Sentimental ...
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... censured ii . 402 . Ornament ) ought to be suited to the subject i . 323 , & c . Redundant ornaments ought to be avoided ii . 321. Ornaments in architecture Allegorical or emblematic ornaments ii . 473 . Offan Offian excels in drawing ...
... censured ii . 402 . Ornament ) ought to be suited to the subject i . 323 , & c . Redundant ornaments ought to be avoided ii . 321. Ornaments in architecture Allegorical or emblematic ornaments ii . 473 . Offan Offian excels in drawing ...
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... censured i . 308 . Pæon ii . 180 . Pain ) ceffation of pain extremely pleafant i . 2. Pain , voluntary and involuntary i . 104. 105. Different effects of pain upon the temper i . 105. Social pain less severe than selfish i . ros . Pain ...
... censured i . 308 . Pæon ii . 180 . Pain ) ceffation of pain extremely pleafant i . 2. Pain , voluntary and involuntary i . 104. 105. Different effects of pain upon the temper i . 105. Social pain less severe than selfish i . ros . Pain ...
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... censured ii . 393 . Pun ) defined i . 380 . Punishment ) in the place where the crime was committed i . 284. Pu nishment of impropriety i . 328. 333- Public games ) of the Greeks i . 241 . Pyrrhichius ii . 178 . Qualities ) primary and ...
... censured ii . 393 . Pun ) defined i . 380 . Punishment ) in the place where the crime was committed i . 284. Pu nishment of impropriety i . 328. 333- Public games ) of the Greeks i . 241 . Pyrrhichius ii . 178 . Qualities ) primary and ...
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