"Stones of Venice [introductions]" by John Ruskin is a three-volume treatise published between 1851 and 1853. This detailed examination of Venetian architecture explores over eighty churches across Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance periods while weaving together art history and social philosophy. Ruskin argues that architecture reflects society's values, advocating for a world where thinkers work and workers think. His passionate defense of Gothic design profoundly influenced Victorian Britain and inspired figures from William Morris to Marcel Proust. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stones of Venice [introductions] |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stones_of_Venice_(book) |
| Credits | Etext produced by Anne Soulard, Keren Vergon, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture -- Italy -- Venice |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9804 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09804-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1181 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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