| Author |
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
| Title |
Modern Painters, Volume 5 (of 5)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Modern Painters, Volume 5" by John Ruskin is a comprehensive art critical work written in the mid-19th century. This volume completes Ruskin's examination of art, particularly focusing on concepts of beauty related to nature, including discussions on leaves, clouds, and their aesthetic significance in painting. The exploration interlaces art theory with deep observations of nature, showcasing the relationship between artistic expression and the natural world. The opening of the volume features a preface where Ruskin reflects on the extensive time taken to prepare this work and describes the challenges he faced during its creation. He shares insights into his studies, including his examination of J.M.W. Turner’s artworks and the labor involved in preserving and analyzing Turner’s sketches at the National Gallery. Through his narrative, Ruskin sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of nature's beauty, preparing readers for a detailed examination of leaf and cloud aesthetics as well as the philosophical underpinnings of art and creativity that he will discuss in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ND: Fine Arts: Painting
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| Subject |
Aesthetics
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| Subject |
Painting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44329 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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