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Challenging, witty analysis of Ruskinism in architecture, with a sharp eye for flaws and ideas.
This edition presents a brisk, satirical look at Ruskin’s architectural doctrine. It contrasts practical building with high-minded theory and argues that many popular critiques miss the core of architectural practice. The text blends prose and verse to critique styles, methods, and the value of machinery in design, inviting readers to rethink what makes architecture work.
- Grasp the tension between building utility and architectural beauty.
- Explore arguments about manual craft versus machine-made ornament.
- See criticisms of popular doctrines, including the idea of only two true orders.
- Engage with satirical verse and accessible, opinionated prose.
Ideal for readers of architectural criticism, Victorian-era debate, and readers who enjoy pointed, witty takes on art and design.
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Excerpt from Something on Ruskinism: With a Vestibule in Rhyme About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges longstanding aesthetic and architectural doctrines, particularly the preference for classical designs and the widespread use of mass-produced ornaments found in contemporary buildings. The author, while being highly critical of the current architectural landscape, offers insights into the history of architectural styles and their evolution. Through analysis of techniques and materials, the author critiques the impact of industrialization and mass-production on the quality of design and craftsmanship in architecture. By examining examples ranging from St. Paul's Cathedral to the British Museum, the book argues for a return to traditional, artisanal methods and a renewed appreciation for historical architectural styles, particularly Gothic and Renaissance. Central to the author's argument is a belief that architecture should be an expression of both beauty and authenticity, and that modern, mass-produced designs fail to meet these criteria. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332409372_0
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