Name: mornings in florence
SKU: 20803826
Price: 1156.00 TWD
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Author: John Ruskin
ISBN: 9781162674780

Type

Physical Book

Author

John Ruskin

Publisher

Kessinger Publishing

Year

2010

Language

English

Pages

106

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.5x19.1x0.6 cm

Weight

0.20 kg.

ISBN

1162674784

ISBN13

9781162674780

Synopsis "mornings in florence"

There is, indeed, within the opposite cloister, an arch of entrance, plain enough. But no chapel, whatever, externally manifesting itself as worth entering. No walls, or gable, or dome, raised above the rest of the outbuildings--only two windows with traceries opening into the cloister; and one story of inconspicuous building above. You can't conceive there should be any effect of magnitude produced in the interior, however it has been vaulted or decorated. It may be pretty, but it cannot possibly look large.

John Ruskin

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John Ruskin (London, February 8, 1819 - Coniston, January 20, 1900) was an influential writer, art critic, and British social reformer of the 19th century. His work covers a wide range of subjects, including art, architecture, and political economy.

Among his most notable works are "Modern Painters" (1843-1860), a defense of contemporary landscape painting; "The Seven Lamps of Architecture" (1849), where he establishes fundamental principles of architecture; and "The Stones of Venice" (1851-1853), a deep analysis of Venetian architecture. Additionally, "Sesame and Lilies" (1865) and "The Bible of Amiens" (1880-1885) reflect his interest in literature and history.

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