Ruskin
بواسطة
George P. Landow
لا توجد تقييمات بعد
Fantasy
Art & Photography
تنسيق
كيندل
صفحات
107
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Jan 1, 2015
الناشر
Routledge
الطبعة
1
رقم ISBN-10
1317532791
رقم ISBN-13
9781317532798
الوصف
George P. Landow delves into the life and work of John Ruskin, a towering figure in Victorian literature and art criticism. Through a comprehensive exploration, he uncovers how Ruskin's insights shaped the cultural landscape of his era, calling into question the rapidly industrializing world and advocating for a deeper appreciation of beauty in art and nature.
Landow examines Ruskin’s diverse writings, which spanned art criticism, social commentary, and literary analysis. He highlights Ruskin's fervent belief in the interconnectedness of art and morality, revealing how this shaped the thoughts and practices of contemporaries and future generations. His critiques are shown not only as reflections of his time but as prescient warnings about the consequences of industrialization and commodification of art.
Furthermore, the book considers the lasting impact of Ruskin's ideas on modern aesthetics and social thought. Landow’s meticulous analysis invites readers to engage with Ruskin’s legacy, encouraging a renewed understanding of his relevance in today's discussions surrounding art, ethics, and society.
Landow examines Ruskin’s diverse writings, which spanned art criticism, social commentary, and literary analysis. He highlights Ruskin's fervent belief in the interconnectedness of art and morality, revealing how this shaped the thoughts and practices of contemporaries and future generations. His critiques are shown not only as reflections of his time but as prescient warnings about the consequences of industrialization and commodification of art.
Furthermore, the book considers the lasting impact of Ruskin's ideas on modern aesthetics and social thought. Landow’s meticulous analysis invites readers to engage with Ruskin’s legacy, encouraging a renewed understanding of his relevance in today's discussions surrounding art, ethics, and society.
