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100	1		_aRuskin, John, _d1819-1900
245	1	0	_aAratra Pentelici, Seven Lectures on the Elements of Sculpture : _bGiven before the University of Oxford in Michaelmas Term, 1870
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-06-25
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520			_a"Aratra Pentelici: Seven Lectures on the Elements of Sculpture" by John Ruskin is a collection of academic lectures written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the foundational principles of sculpture, aiming to reawaken interest in the art form and establish a framework for understanding its significance and methodology. Through his analysis, Ruskin seeks to bridge the gap between the technical aspects of sculpture and its broader philosophical implications. The opening of the work introduces the author's intent to engage students at the University of Oxford in the study of sculpture, which he believes is essential for broader societal understanding. Ruskin emphasizes the relevance of sculpture to enduring themes of humanity and ethics, suggesting that art should not only mimic life but also inspire deeper reflections on existence. He articulates the importance of a structured approach to art education that recognizes the interconnectedness of imagination, craftsmanship, and moral insight, thereby laying the groundwork for the subsequent lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSculpture
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25897
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