This book is a collection of articles on painting and fine arts from the seventh edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Written by Benjamin Robert Haydon, a prominent English painter, this book covers a wide range of topics in the field of visual arts and provides insights into the theory and practice of painting. Whether you are an artist or an art lover, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of painting.

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