John Ruskin: The Argument Of The Eye
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good — binding intact, no loose pages.
A landmark work in art criticism and Victorian cultural history, John Ruskin: The Argument of the Eye presents a comprehensive intellectual portrait of one of the nineteenth century's most influential thinkers. Robert Hewison chronicles Ruskin's sweeping vision across art, architecture, and society, arguing that his aesthetic philosophy was inseparable from his moral and political convictions. The book instructs readers on how Ruskin's eye — his singular way of seeing the world — shaped his monumental writings on Turner, the Pre-Raphaelites, and Gothic architecture, illuminating connections that still resonate in contemporary thought. Hewison's prose is authoritative yet accessible, making this an essential study for anyone seeking to understand how one man's passionate engagement with beauty transformed the cultural landscape of his age.
Author: Robert Hewison
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good — binding intact, no loose pages.
A landmark work in art criticism and Victorian cultural history, John Ruskin: The Argument of the Eye presents a comprehensive intellectual portrait of one of the nineteenth century's most influential thinkers. Robert Hewison chronicles Ruskin's sweeping vision across art, architecture, and society, arguing that his aesthetic philosophy was inseparable from his moral and political convictions. The book instructs readers on how Ruskin's eye — his singular way of seeing the world — shaped his monumental writings on Turner, the Pre-Raphaelites, and Gothic architecture, illuminating connections that still resonate in contemporary thought. Hewison's prose is authoritative yet accessible, making this an essential study for anyone seeking to understand how one man's passionate engagement with beauty transformed the cultural landscape of his age.