Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Keywords: last, unto
Number of Pages: 104
Published: 2006-12-01
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 1602060355
ISBN-13: 9781602060357

One of the most astonishingly versatile British writers of the 19th century, art critic JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900) held a profound sway on European painting and architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries...but he was also a vital influence on the ideals of the later British Labour party, on Gandhi’s peaceful revolution, and on our modern notions of charity and charitable organizations. In this 1862 collection of essays, Ruskin lays out his humanist theory of economics and calls for government intervention in the economy to serve values of social justice, of morality, and of higher aesth

Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: Dover Publications
Keywords: drawing, elements
Number of Pages: 228
Published: 1971-06-01
List price: $10.95
ISBN-10: 0486227308
ISBN-13: 9780486227306

Timeless work by one of the greatest art critics of all time begins with bare fundamentals and offers brilliant philosophical advise. "...the truth behind Ruskin’s statements is always clear..."—American Artist.

Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Keywords: ideas, penguin, life, art
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2005-09-06
List price: $10.00
ISBN-10: 0143036289
ISBN-13: 9780143036289

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves ? and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives ? and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.

Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: FQ Classics
Keywords: last, unto
Number of Pages: 116
Published: 2007-09-24
List price: $5.99
ISBN-10: 1599868059
ISBN-13: 9781599868059

Unto This Last is an important mid-19th century economic essay written by social critic John Ruskin. Originally published in fourt articles in the monthly journal known as Cornhill Magazine, Ruskin’s essay which was highly critical of capitalist economists were in his own words, "very violently criticized." Although his essay forced the publisher to stop publication of the magazine shortly thereafter, Ruskin’s essay has been republished many times and is still considered to be a valuable work of economic thought. Unto This Last is highly recommended for individuals who are interest

Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: BiblioBazaar
Keywords: venice, travellers, staying, verona, indices, local, introductory, chapters, stones
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2006-10-07
List price: $19.99
ISBN-10: 1426436874
ISBN-13: 9781426436871

Volume: 1 General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1881 Original Publisher: George Allen Subjects: Italy Architecture Art Venice (Italy) Architecture / General Architecture / Criticism Architecture / History / General Architecture / Individual Architect Architecture / Regional Art / European History / Europe / Italy Travel / General Travel / Essays

Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Keywords: art, lectures
Number of Pages: 132
Published: 2004-09-20
List price: $20.95
ISBN-10: 141794577X
ISBN-13: 9781417945771

1870. Delivered before the University of Oxford in Hilary Term. Ruskin, the greatest Victorian bar, was an artist, scientist, poet, environmentalist, philosopher, and the preeminent art critic of his time. The titles of the seven lectures contained in this volume are: Inaugural; The Relation of Art to Religion; The Relation of Art to Morals; The Relation of Art to Use; Line; Light; and Color. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Author: John Ruskin
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Keywords: painters, modern
Number of Pages: 332
Published: 2005-03-30
List price: $30.95
ISBN-10: 1417945486
ISBN-13: 9781417945481

1906. In Five Volumes. Ruskin, the greatest Victorian bar Victoria, was an artist, scientist, poet, environmentalist, philosopher, and the preeminent art critic of his time. The Modern Painters is an extensive set that combines essays on the philosophy of art with critical analysis of the works of several late nineteenth century artists. They cover many aspects of artistic ability and theory including the nature of ideas conveyed in art and notions of beauty and style. The Contents of this volume are divided into the following parts: Part I. Of General Principles. Section I. Of the Nature of t