Art Culture

A Handbook Of Art Technicalities And Criticism, Selected From The Works Of John Ruskin (1888)

von John Ruskin

520 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Art Culture: A Handbook Of Art Technicalities And Criticism, Selected From The Works Of John Ruskin"" is a book written by John Ruskin and published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive guide to art and its technicalities, as well as a critical analysis of various works of art. The content of the book has been selected from Ruskin's extensive body of work, which includes essays, lectures, and books on art. The book covers a wide range of topics related to art, including the principles of design, the use of color, the importance of craftsmanship, and the role of the artist in society. It also includes critical analyses of famous works of art, such as the paintings of J.M.W. Turner and the sculptures of Michelangelo. Throughout the book, Ruskin emphasizes the importance of art as a means of expressing human emotion and as a reflection of society. He argues that art should be accessible to all people, not just the wealthy and educated, and that it has the power to inspire social change. Overall, ""Art Culture: A Handbook Of Art Technicalities And Criticism, Selected From The Works Of John Ruskin"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in art and its role in society. It provides a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of art, as well as a thoughtful analysis of its cultural significance.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.

• Themen: Kunst Themen und Techniken Kunstgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781104619022
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: W. H. Platt