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100 1 _aRuskin, John,
_d1819-1900
245 1 0 _aSelections From the Works of John Ruskin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-28
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Selections From the Works of John Ruskin" by John Ruskin is a collection of critical essays and selections drawn from the extensive writings of one of the 19th century's most influential art critics and social thinkers. Compiled in the early 20th century, this work aims to capture Ruskin's diverse thoughts on art, nature, and morality, illustrating his profound impact on the fields of art criticism and social reform. The book covers various themes, from the appreciation of beauty in nature and art to critiques of industrialism and societal norms. The opening of this compilation sets the stage by introducing the editors' goal of providing comprehensive selections from Ruskin's major writings while maintaining the integrity of his original texts. It highlights Ruskin's dual passions for aesthetic beauty and social reform, revealing the foundational idea that the appreciation of art is deeply intertwined with moral responsibility. Through an overview of his early life, influences, and major works, the beginning illustrates how Ruskin's experiences shaped his critical lens on both art and society, preparing readers for the nuanced discussions on topics such as architecture, landscape, and the relationship between art and ethics that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArt
700 1 _aTinker, Chauncey Brewster,
_d1876-1963
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15200
999 _c56588
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