The Victorian Morality Of Art: An Analysis Of Ruskin's Esthetic

By Henry Ladd

Book Overview

""The Victorian Morality of Art: An Analysis of Ruskin�������s Esthetic"" by Henry Ladd is a comprehensive study of the aesthetic philosophy of John Ruskin, a prominent Victorian art critic and social thinker. The book explores Ruskin's ideas on art, beauty, and morality, and how they were shaped by his religious and moral beliefs. Ladd traces Ruskin's intellectual development and analyzes his major works, including ""Modern Painters"" and ""The Stones of Venice."" The author also examines Ruskin's influence on the Victorian art world and his legacy in modern aesthetics. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of art history, aesthetics, and Victorian culture.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: 1430488492
• ISBN13: 9781430488491
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"