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_aRuskin, John, _d1819-1900 |
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_aOn the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) : _bA Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 508 | _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"On the Old Road, Vol. 2" by John Ruskin is a collection of miscellaneous essays and articles on art and literature written in the late 19th century. This volume features Ruskin's evidence and reflections related to various aspects of art institutions—particularly focusing on the National Gallery—and provides deep insights into the interplay between public art, education, and cultural development. The work tackles issues such as the arrangement of art collections, the functionality of galleries, and the importance of accessibility to the working class. The opening of the second volume begins with Ruskin's testimony before a commission examining the National Gallery, where he discusses the ideal conditions for showcasing art. He advocates for combining painting and sculpture in ways that enhance appreciation rather than detract from it, emphasizing that both forms should be experienced in sequence rather than in direct competition within the same exhibition space. Ruskin also expresses the necessity of displaying art at eye level for better accessibility and enjoyment, along with his strong belief in the educational role of art institutions for all social classes, particularly the working class. His insights detail how art serves not only as an aesthetic experience but as an integral component of personal and societal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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