The Stones Of Venice
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Ruskin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The monumental work The Stones of Venice presents a profound study of Venetian architecture and its intricate connection to the city's moral and social fabric. This seminal text chronicles the rise and fall of Venice through its buildings, arguing that architectural styles reflect the ethical health of a society. Ruskin meticulously details the intricate beauty of Gothic design, contrasting it with the perceived decadence of Renaissance forms. The work illustrates how the very stones of Venice bear witness to its historical trajectory, offering a compelling blend of art criticism, social philosophy, and historical analysis. It instructs readers on the enduring power of architecture as a mirror to human civilization.
Author: John Ruskin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber and Faber, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The monumental work The Stones of Venice presents a profound study of Venetian architecture and its intricate connection to the city's moral and social fabric. This seminal text chronicles the rise and fall of Venice through its buildings, arguing that architectural styles reflect the ethical health of a society. Ruskin meticulously details the intricate beauty of Gothic design, contrasting it with the perceived decadence of Renaissance forms. The work illustrates how the very stones of Venice bear witness to its historical trajectory, offering a compelling blend of art criticism, social philosophy, and historical analysis. It instructs readers on the enduring power of architecture as a mirror to human civilization.