Project Gutenberg 2009-12-31 Public domain in the USA. 591 Ruskin, John 1819 1900 Ruskin, J. (John) The Stones of Venice, Volume 3 (of 3) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stones_of_Venice_(book) Marius Masi, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Stones of Venice, Volume 3" by John Ruskin is a detailed architectural treatise written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the Renaissance period in Venice, examining the evolution of its architecture from the Gothic style to the developments brought by the Renaissance, while also commenting on the broader implications of these changes on the cultural and artistic landscape of Europe. The book serves not only as a critical exploration of architectural styles but also delves into philosophical reflections on the nature of art and its relationship to society. The opening of "The Stones of Venice, Volume 3" introduces the reader to the magnificence of Venetian architecture during the Renaissance, highlighting the shift from the grandeur of Gothic structures to the more restrained style of the Renaissance. Ruskin discusses how earlier architectural forms, influenced by local materials and the spirit of the people, transitioned due to various societal factors, leading to a decline in their spiritual vitality. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the underlying principles of beauty and ornamentation in architecture, linking them to moral and artistic values that reflect the health of culture in general. Through vivid comparisons and calls for deeper appreciation, Ruskin sets the stage for a historical and philosophical inquiry that aims to reveal the essence of Venetian architectural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Architecture -- Italy -- Venice NA Text Italy Category: History - European Category: Architecture Category: Art Category: Philosophy & Ethics 1072087 2025-07-12T13:20:11.196405 text/html 1028645 2023-03-15T16:50:29 text/html 1453624 2025-07-12T13:20:27.348363 application/epub+zip 1470208 2025-07-12T13:20:16.250385 application/epub+zip 435885 2025-07-12T13:20:13.994422 application/epub+zip 1836255 2025-07-12T13:20:35.061298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1755257 2025-07-12T13:20:25.709334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 717702 2022-09-14T08:10:28.351857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 849606 2025-07-12T13:20:09.138503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 849402 2023-03-15T16:54:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20177 2025-07-12T13:20:35.216285 application/rdf+xml 14070 2025-07-12T13:20:14.728405 image/jpeg 3318 2025-07-12T13:20:14.361424 image/jpeg 312760 2023-03-15T16:54:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1296892 2023-03-15T16:54:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 1413127 2025-07-12T13:20:11.317399 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia