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100 1 _aRuskin, John,
_d1819-1900
245 1 4 _aThe Poetry of Architecture :
_bOr, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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 2006-02-16
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Suzanne Lybarger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Poetry of Architecture" by John Ruskin is a detailed treatise on architectural aesthetics written in the early 19th century. This work intricately examines the connections between architecture, natural scenery, and national character, exploring how buildings reflect the cultural essence of different nations. It emphasizes the idea that true architectural beauty arises from a harmony between structures and their environments, suggesting a deeper philosophical approach to the art of building. The opening of "The Poetry of Architecture" sets the stage for a thoughtful discourse on the interrelationship between human-made structures and the natural landscapes they inhabit. Ruskin contrasts the character of various cottages across Europe, particularly focusing on English, French, and Italian examples. He argues that the aesthetics of a cottage should evoke a sense of belonging and harmony with its surroundings, enhancing the beauty of nature rather than detracting from it. Through vivid descriptions, he delves into the unique attributes of these architectural styles, emphasizing how they embody the spirit and character of their respective nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchitecture
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17774
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