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The Laws Of Fesole

The Laws Of Fesole

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ISBN10: 116336004X
ISBN13: 9781163360040
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 472
Weight: 1.89
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Laws of Fesole is a book written by renowned English art critic and social thinker, John Ruskin. It was published in 1877 and is a collection of lectures that Ruskin gave on the principles of art and architecture. The book is named after the Italian town of Fiesole, which Ruskin visited and admired for its beautiful architecture.In the book, Ruskin discusses the importance of craftsmanship, the role of nature in art, and the relationship between art and morality. He also explores the principles of design and the use of materials in architecture, as well as the importance of preserving historic buildings.The Laws of Fesole is considered a seminal work in the field of art criticism and has influenced many artists and architects over the years. It is written in Ruskin's characteristic style, which is both poetic and philosophical, and is accompanied by illustrations and diagrams to help illustrate his points.Overall, The Laws of Fesole is a fascinating exploration of the principles of art and architecture, and is a must-read for anyone interested in these fields.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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