Addresses Delivered To The Students Of The Royal Academy (1897)

""Addresses Delivered to the Students of the Royal Academy"" is a book written by Frederic Leighton, a renowned artist and President of the Royal Academy from 1878 until his death in 1896. The book is a collection of speeches that Leighton delivered to students of the Royal Academy during his tenure as president. In these speeches, Leighton shares his thoughts and advice on various topics related to art, including the importance of studying the human figure, the role of imagination in art, and the value of hard work and perseverance. He also offers insights into his own creative process and discusses the challenges and rewards of being an artist.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential artists of the Victorian era and offers valuable insights for aspiring artists and anyone interested in the creative process. Leighton's eloquent and inspiring speeches are sure to inspire readers to pursue their own artistic passions with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.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.