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Title: Stones of Venice [introductions]

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Summary: "Stones of Venice" by John Ruskin is an architectural critique and historical examination published during the late 19th century. The book seeks to elucidate the significance of Venetian architecture and art through the exploration of the city's unique history, character, and decline, emphasizing the need to understand the underlying principles that shaped Venice's artistic heritage. The opening of the text sets the stage for Ruskin's exploration, beginning with a reflection on the enduring legacy of Venice, which has witnessed rise and decline over centuries. He introduces the concept of Venice's beauty juxtaposed with its vulnerabilities, highlighting the ruins and architectural remnants that speak volumes about its past glory. Ruskin also intends to investigate the political and social shifts that influenced the evolution of Venetian governance and character, particularly questioning how these changes culminated in the city’s eventual downfall. He frames his analysis about the stones of Venice as a way to confront not only its architectural achievements but also to reflect on the broader moral and spiritual implications that accompany such a rich yet troubled history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

EBook No.: 9804

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 616

Language: English

Subject: Architecture -- Italy -- Venice

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Stones of Venice [introductions]

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stones_of_Venice_(book)

Credits: Etext produced by Anne Soulard, Keren Vergon, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Stones of Venice" by John Ruskin is an architectural critique and historical examination published during the late 19th century. The book seeks to elucidate the significance of Venetian architecture and art through the exploration of the city's unique history, character, and decline, emphasizing the need to understand the underlying principles that shaped Venice's artistic heritage. The opening of the text sets the stage for Ruskin's exploration, beginning with a reflection on the enduring legacy of Venice, which has witnessed rise and decline over centuries. He introduces the concept of Venice's beauty juxtaposed with its vulnerabilities, highlighting the ruins and architectural remnants that speak volumes about its past glory. Ruskin also intends to investigate the political and social shifts that influenced the evolution of Venetian governance and character, particularly questioning how these changes culminated in the city’s eventual downfall. He frames his analysis about the stones of Venice as a way to confront not only its architectural achievements but also to reflect on the broader moral and spiritual implications that accompany such a rich yet troubled history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

EBook No.: 9804

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 616

Language: English

Subject: Architecture -- Italy -- Venice

LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.