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Art: A Ruskin Anthology (1886)

Art: A Ruskin Anthology (1886)

Kennedy, William Sloane
Ruskin, John

Paperback

Gifts & Stationery GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164580663
ISBN13: 9781164580669
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Art: A Ruskin Anthology is a collection of essays and lectures on art by the renowned Victorian art critic and writer, John Ruskin. First published in 1886, the book includes some of Ruskin's most influential and thought-provoking pieces on art, covering a wide range of topics including painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts. The anthology is divided into three parts, with the first section focusing on Ruskin's views on the nature and purpose of art. Here, he argues that art should be seen as a means of expressing moral and spiritual truths, rather than simply a form of entertainment or decoration. In the second part of the book, Ruskin explores the principles of good design, drawing on examples from both historical and contemporary art. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity, harmony, and truthfulness in art, and criticizes the excesses and artificiality of much Victorian design. The final section of the anthology is devoted to Ruskin's thoughts on specific artists and works of art. He discusses the work of painters such as Turner and Holman Hunt, as well as the Gothic revival architecture of his own time. Throughout the book, Ruskin's writing is characterized by its passionate and often highly personal tone, as well as its deep engagement with the moral and social issues of his day. Art: A Ruskin Anthology remains a highly influential work in the history of art criticism and aesthetics, and is widely regarded as one of Ruskin's most important contributions to the field.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.

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