24 Complete Works of John RuskinA Joy For Ever (And Its Price in the Market)Aratra Pentelici, Seven Lectures on the Elements of SculptureAriadne FlorentinaFrondes AgrestesHortus InclususLectures on ArtLectures on LandscapeLove's MeinieModern Painters Volume IProserpina, Volume 1Saint UrsulaThe Elements of DrawingThe Ethics of the DustThe King of the Golden RiverThe King of the Golden R...

The work now laid before the public originated in indignation at the shallow and false criticism of the periodicals of the day on the works of the great living artist to whom it principally refers. It was intended to be a short pamphlet, reprobating the matter and style of those critiques, and pointing out their perilous tendency, as guides of public feeling. But, as point after point presented itself for demonstration, I found myself compelled to amplify what was at first a letter to the ...

The leading art critic of the Victorian era, John Ruskin created a large body of work, writing influential essays and treatises on subjects as varied as geology, architecture, ornithology, literature, education, botany and political economy, to name but a few. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete published works of John Ruskin, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Ver...

Yesterday evening I was looking over the first book in which I studied Botany,—Curtis's Magazine, published in 1795 at No. 3, St. George's Crescent, Blackfriars Road, and sold by the principal booksellers in Great Britain and Ireland. Its plates are excellent, so that I am always glad to find in it the picture of a flower I know. And I came yesterday upon what I suppose to be a variety of a favourite flower of mine, called, in Curtis, "the St. Bruno's Lily." I am obliged to say "what I sup...

In seven days more I shall be fifty-nine;—which (practically) is all the same as sixty; but, being asked by the wife of my dear old friend, W. H. Harrison, to say a few words of our old relations together, I find myself, in spite of all these years, a boy again,—partly in the mere thought of, and renewed sympathy with, the cheerful heart of my old literary master, and partly in instinctive terror lest, wherever he is in celestial circles, he should catch me writing bad grammar, or putting ...

When you begin to read this book, sit down very near the window, and shut the window. I hope the view out of it is pretty; but, whatever the view may be, we shall find enough in it for an illustration of the first principles of perspective (or, literally, of “looking through”). Every pane of your window may be considered, if you choose, as a glass picture; and what you see through it, as painted on its surface. And if, holding your head still, you extend your hand to the glass, you may, wi...

According to Wikipedia: "John Ruskin (8 February 1819 20 January 1900) is best known for his work as an art critic, stage writer, and social critic, but is remembered as an author, poet and artist as well. Ruskin's essays on art and architecture were extremely influential in the Victorian and Edwardian eras."

This vintage book contains a fantastic guide to drawing presented in the form of three letters. This accessible and profusely illustrated volume aims to cover all the fundamental principles of drawing and is highly recommended for beginners and students. Contents include: "Letter I-On First Practice", "Letter II-Sketching from Nature", "Letter III-On Colour and Composition", "Appendix I", "Illustrative Notes", "Appendix II", "Things to be Studied", "Collation and Index", et cetera. Many vi...

The richness of the Treasure Valley, high in the mountains of Stiria is lost through the evil of the owners, the two elder "Black Brothers", Hans and Schwartz, who in their foolishness mistreat Southwest Wind, Esquire, who in turn floods their valley, washing away their "liquid assets", and turning their valley into a dead valley of red sand. Forced into a trade other than farming, Hans and Schwartz become goldsmiths. They cruelly melt their younger brother Gluck's prize heirloom, a golden...

In 'The Stones of Venice,' John Ruskin explores the intricate relationship between architecture, society, and morality, presenting a comprehensive critique of Venetian Gothic architecture. Through rich descriptions and detailed illustrations, Ruskin examines the aesthetic principles underlying the city's edifices and their cultural significance. The book stands as a manifesto for the importance of craftsmanship and beauty in architecture, juxtaposing the splendor of Venice with the emergin...

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"Time and Tide" by John Ruskin is a profound exploration of the relationship between nature and human life. In this work, Ruskin delves into the significance of the natural world, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting the environment. He articulates his thoughts on art, beauty, and the moral responsibilities of individuals towards nature. Through vivid imagery and eloquent prose, Ruskin invites readers to reflect on their place within the larger tapestry of life, urgin...