Ruskin And 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: Robert Hewison
Binding: Hardback
Published: THAMES AND HUDSON, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, previous owner details to end-pages.
Ruskin And Venice presents a compelling examination of John Ruskin's profound and often tumultuous relationship with the iconic Italian city. Robert Hewison chronicles how Venice shaped Ruskin's aesthetic theories and social critiques, illustrating the deep connection between art, architecture, and moral philosophy in his work. The narrative uncovers the evolution of Ruskin's thought as he grappled with the city's beauty and decay, offering a nuanced perspective on his enduring legacy. This scholarly account details the significant impact Venice had on one of the Victorian era's most influential thinkers, providing essential insights into his artistic and intellectual development.
Author: Robert Hewison
Binding: Hardback
Published: THAMES AND HUDSON, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, previous owner details to end-pages.
Ruskin And Venice presents a compelling examination of John Ruskin's profound and often tumultuous relationship with the iconic Italian city. Robert Hewison chronicles how Venice shaped Ruskin's aesthetic theories and social critiques, illustrating the deep connection between art, architecture, and moral philosophy in his work. The narrative uncovers the evolution of Ruskin's thought as he grappled with the city's beauty and decay, offering a nuanced perspective on his enduring legacy. This scholarly account details the significant impact Venice had on one of the Victorian era's most influential thinkers, providing essential insights into his artistic and intellectual development.