Royal Academy Instrument of Foundation (1768) [ Practices / People ]
… to set the figures, to examine the performances of the students, to advise and instruct them, to endeavour to form their taste, and turn their attention towards that branch of the arts for which they shall seem to have the aptest disposition. … 11o. There shall be a Professor of Architecture, who shall read annually six public Lectures, calculated to form the taste of the Students, tp instruct them in the laws and principles of composition, to point out to them the beauties or … who shall read annually six Lectures calculated to instruct the Students in the principles of composition, to form their taste of design and colouring, to strengthen their judgment, to point out to them the beauties and imperfections of …
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