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Title: The Stones of Venice, Volume 1 (of 3)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stones_of_Venice_(book)
Credits: E-text prepared by Marius Masi, Juliet Sutherland, and the the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The Stones of Venice, Volume 1" by John Ruskin is a critical treatise on architecture written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the history and significance of Venetian architecture, illustrating its styles, characteristics, and the cultural implications behind them. Ruskin's exploration aims to illuminate how architecture reflects the values and spirit of the people who create it, specifically focusing on Venice as a case study of broader architectural trends. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of Venice, presenting the city as a living artifact of history and beauty amid decline. Ruskin discusses his prior experiences in Venice and the substantial research he undertook to gather materials for his work. He contemplates the historical context of Venetian architecture and its evolution, while also hinting at the philosophical underpinnings that will guide his exploration. By establishing foundational judgments about aesthetics and functionality in architecture, Ruskin prepares the reader for a detailed examination of the different architectural elements and the stories they tell about the rise and fall of the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
EBook No.: 30754
Published: Dec 27, 2009
Downloads: 1033
Language: English
Subject: Architecture -- Italy -- Venice
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Stones of Venice, Volume 1 (of 3)
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stones_of_Venice_(book)
Credits: E-text prepared by Marius Masi, Juliet Sutherland, and the the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "The Stones of Venice, Volume 1" by John Ruskin is a critical treatise on architecture written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the history and significance of Venetian architecture, illustrating its styles, characteristics, and the cultural implications behind them. Ruskin's exploration aims to illuminate how architecture reflects the values and spirit of the people who create it, specifically focusing on Venice as a case study of broader architectural trends. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of Venice, presenting the city as a living artifact of history and beauty amid decline. Ruskin discusses his prior experiences in Venice and the substantial research he undertook to gather materials for his work. He contemplates the historical context of Venetian architecture and its evolution, while also hinting at the philosophical underpinnings that will guide his exploration. By establishing foundational judgments about aesthetics and functionality in architecture, Ruskin prepares the reader for a detailed examination of the different architectural elements and the stories they tell about the rise and fall of the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
EBook No.: 30754
Published: Dec 27, 2009
Downloads: 1033
Language: English
Subject: Architecture -- Italy -- Venice
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.