Essays on Taste
1757
Essays on Taste, published in 1757 by John Gilbert Cooper, is a collection of philosophical writings that examine aesthetics and the nature of taste. The essays reflect mid-18th century ideas about beauty and artistic judgment, bridging classical traditions and emerging romantic sentiments. Cooper discusses personal perceptions of beauty, the moral implications of art, and the relationship between individual sensibility and societal standards. This work emphasizes taste as an instinctive response linked to internal harmony, advocating for individual discernment in art appreciation.
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