European History

Stones of Venice [introductions]

by John Ruskin

This detailed examination of Venetian architecture explores over eighty churches across Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance periods while weaving together art history and social philosophy.

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"Stones of Venice [introductions]" by John Ruskin is a three-volume treatise published between 1851 and 1853. This detailed examination of Venetian architecture explores over eighty churches across Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance periods while weaving together art history and social philosophy. Ruskin argues that architecture reflects society's values, advocating for a world where thinkers work and workers think. His passionate defense of Gothic design profoundly influenced Victorian Britain and inspired figures from William Morris to Marcel Proust.

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Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
249 pages
Publisher
Double 9 Books
ISBN
9789377503550

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