9780243336791 - The Complete Works of John Ruskin: on the Old Road; Volumes One and Two Classic Reprint by Ruskin, John (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This rich literary history analyzes the styles, motifs, and themes of painting across time. The author posits that the character of civilization can be understood by examination of its art. The book traces painting's progression through human history, from early Egyptian frescoes to the oil paintings of the Renaissance. It examines how the character of its subjects and the skill with which they are rendered correspond to the prevailing philosophies and spiritual beliefs of their times. The author suggests that each civilization's paintings express a search for the ideal, and thus they provide insight into the human psyche. This text is thought-provoking and insightful, with topics that will resonate with fans of art history, cultural analysis, philosophy, and intellectual history. 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.