John Ruskin And The Victorian Eye
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few figures shaped the Victorian understanding of art and beauty as profoundly as John Ruskin, and John Ruskin and the Victorian Eye presents a sweeping examination of his immense influence on nineteenth-century British visual culture. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition, this richly illustrated volume chronicles Ruskin's passionate advocacy for the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his revolutionary theories of nature and aesthetics, and his singular campaign to elevate the moral and spiritual dimensions of art. Drawing on paintings, drawings, watercolours, and photographs from major collections, the work situates Ruskin's vision within the broader currents of Victorian society, architecture, and landscape painting. The result is a landmark study that illuminates how one man's relentless pursuit of truth in art permanently altered the way an entire era learned to see the world — and leaves the reader questioning whether that vision has ever truly been surpassed.
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few figures shaped the Victorian understanding of art and beauty as profoundly as John Ruskin, and John Ruskin and the Victorian Eye presents a sweeping examination of his immense influence on nineteenth-century British visual culture. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition, this richly illustrated volume chronicles Ruskin's passionate advocacy for the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, his revolutionary theories of nature and aesthetics, and his singular campaign to elevate the moral and spiritual dimensions of art. Drawing on paintings, drawings, watercolours, and photographs from major collections, the work situates Ruskin's vision within the broader currents of Victorian society, architecture, and landscape painting. The result is a landmark study that illuminates how one man's relentless pursuit of truth in art permanently altered the way an entire era learned to see the world — and leaves the reader questioning whether that vision has ever truly been surpassed.