Art Of England

By John Ruskin

Book Overview

The ""Art of England"" is a book written by John Ruskin, a prominent art critic and social thinker of the Victorian era. The book is a comprehensive study of English art, architecture, and culture from the medieval period to the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including Gothic architecture, the Pre-Raphaelite movement, landscape painting, and the influence of Italian art on English artists. Ruskin's writing style is highly descriptive and passionate, and he often uses personal anecdotes and observations to illustrate his points. He is also deeply concerned with the moral and social implications of art, and he argues that good art should not only be aesthetically pleasing but should also serve a higher purpose in society.Overall, ""The Art of England"" is a fascinating and insightful exploration of English art and culture, written by one of the most influential thinkers of his time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, architecture, and society in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116294532X
• ISBN13: 9781162945323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"