it is self-conscious,,becomes a possession fatal to the artist; it forms-an end in itself, obscuring the finer and more-vital functions of art, sacrificing art to virtuosity.In a picture in which the authors aim has been toproduce mere cleverness, there is always somethingof the braggadocio,… … COUR ROYALE, \l.K;,An.l.K^ The Palace of Versailles, so beautifully formal,so stately in its proportions, so rich in decorativefancy and device, with its exquisite entourage ofleafy avenues, sparkling fountains and spaciousparks, has afforded the artist themes and subjectsfor many of his best…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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