The Art Of England: Lectures Given In Oxford
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: GEORGE ALLEN, 1884
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marked wear and fraying of external cover; spine beginning to loosen; internal pages with significant taning
This seminal work, The Art Of England: Lectures Given In Oxford, presents a profound examination of English artistic traditions. John Ruskin, a towering figure in Victorian thought, articulates his discerning views on the nation's aesthetic landscape, analyzing its unique qualities and historical trajectory. The collection instructs readers on the principles underpinning English art, from its foundational elements to its most celebrated expressions. Ruskin's eloquent prose uncovers the spiritual and moral dimensions he perceived within these artistic creations, offering a rich tapestry of cultural insight. This volume stands as an essential resource for understanding the critical discourse surrounding British art during a pivotal period.
Author: John Ruskin
Binding: Hardback
Published: GEORGE ALLEN, 1884
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Marked wear and fraying of external cover; spine beginning to loosen; internal pages with significant taning
This seminal work, The Art Of England: Lectures Given In Oxford, presents a profound examination of English artistic traditions. John Ruskin, a towering figure in Victorian thought, articulates his discerning views on the nation's aesthetic landscape, analyzing its unique qualities and historical trajectory. The collection instructs readers on the principles underpinning English art, from its foundational elements to its most celebrated expressions. Ruskin's eloquent prose uncovers the spiritual and moral dimensions he perceived within these artistic creations, offering a rich tapestry of cultural insight. This volume stands as an essential resource for understanding the critical discourse surrounding British art during a pivotal period.