John Ruskin (1819-1900) fue uno de los escritores británicos más influyentes del siglo XIX. En 1862 reunió cuatro ensayos sobre economía política que había publicado en la revista Cornhill y los publicó...

La presente edición recoge los textos que Ruskin dedicó al tema de lo grotesco. Lo grotesco se percibe en el estilo y lenguaje de las obras artísticas, pero no es solo una cuestión de estilo y lenguaje....

Ideas que han cambiado el mundoA lo largo de la historia, algunos libros han cambiado el mundo. Han transformado la manera en que nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. Han inspirado el debate, la...

John Ruskin (1819-1900) fue uno de los escritores británicos más importantes e influyentes del siglo xix. En 1860 decide publicar un ensayo con algunas ideas sobre economía titulado "The Roots of Honour"...

Of all the buildings in Venice, later in date than the final additions to the Ducal Palace, the noblest is, beyond all question, that which, having been condemned by its proprietor, not many years ago,...

Synopsis "The Elements of Drawing" was written during the winter of 1856. The First Edition was published in 1857; the Second followed in the same year, with some additions and slight alterations. The...

The title of this book,-or, more accurately, of its subject;-for no author was ever less likely than I have lately become, to hope for perennial pleasure to his readers from what has cost himself the...

The title of this book,-or, more accurately, of its subject;-for no author was ever less likely than I have lately become, to hope for perennial pleasure to his readers from what has cost himself the...

Some years ago, in conversation with an artist whose works, perhaps, alone, in the present day, unite perfection of drawing with resplendence of color, the writer made some inquiry respecting the general...

The greater part of the following treatise remains in the exact form in which it was read at Manchester; but the more familiar passages of it, which were trusted to extempore delivery, have been since...

Since the first dominion of men was asserted over the ocean, three thrones, of mark beyond all others, have been set upon its sands: the thrones of Tyre, Venice, and England. Of the First of these great...

The decay of the city of Venice is, in many respects, like that of an outwearied and aged human frame; the cause of its decrepitude is indeed at the heart, but the outward appearances of it are first...

Of all the buildings in Venice, later in date than the final additions to the Ducal Palace, the noblest is, beyond all question, that which, having been condemned by its proprietor, not many years ago,...

John Ruskin's 'Frondes Agrestes: Readings in 'Modern Painters' is a carefully curated collection of essays that delve deep into the intricate relationship between art and nature. Ruskin's writing style...

In 'The Queen of the Air: Being a Study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm' by John Ruskin, the reader is taken on a journey through the captivating world of Greek myths surrounding the elements of...

If there is one artist, more than another, whose work it is desirable that you should examine in Florence, supposing that you care for old art at all, it is Giotto. You can, indeed, also see work of his...

John Ruskin's 'Mornings in Florence' delves into the beauty and art of the Italian city, providing a detailed exploration of the city's historical and artistic significance. Written in Ruskin's signature...

In 'Ariadne Florentina: Six Lectures on Wood and Metal Engraving' by John Ruskin, the reader is taken on a comprehensive exploration of the techniques and artistry of wood and metal engraving. Ruskin...

In 'Sesame and Lilies' by John Ruskin, the author explores various aspects of literature, education, and societal norms. Written in a compelling and poetic style, Ruskin delves into the importance of...

In 'The King of the Golden River; or, the Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria' by John Ruskin, readers are immersed in a classic fairy-tale story with allegorical elements that explore themes of greed,...

In 'Giotto and his works in Padua,' John Ruskin delves into the artistic world of the renowned Italian painter and architect, Giotto di Bondone. Ruskin meticulously analyzes Giotto's masterpieces in Padua,...

In 'Three Letters and an Essay by John Ruskin 1836-1841. Found in his tutor's desk', readers are offered a unique insight into the early writings of John Ruskin, a prominent English art critic and social...

John Ruskin's 'Letters to the Clergy on the Lord's Prayer and the Church' is a thought-provoking exploration of religion, ethics, and aesthetics. Written in a articulate and passionate style, Ruskin delves...

The following lectures were really given, in substance, at a girls' school (far in the country); which, in the course of various experiments on the possibility of introducing some better practice of drawing...

The following lectures were really given, in substance, at a girls' school (far in the country); which, in the course of various experiments on the possibility of introducing some better practice of drawing...

My first duty this evening is to ask your pardon for the ambiguity of title under which the subject of lecture has been announced: for indeed I am not going to talk of kings, known as regnant, nor of...

It may be proved, with much certainty, that God intends no man to live in this world without working: but it seems to me no less evident that He intends every man to be happy in his work. It is written,...

It may be proved, with much certainty, that God intends no man to live in this world without working: but it seems to me no less evident that He intends every man to be happy in his work. It is written,...

In John Ruskin's 'The Stones of Venice', readers are transported to the streets of ancient Venice as the author delves into the architectural marvels of the city. Ruskin's eloquent prose, combined with...

Zu Beginn der Industriellen Revolution vor etwa 160 Jahren verfasste John Ruskin mit „Diesem Letzten“ eine der ersten Kritiken der Anfänge dessen, was wir heute als Volks- und Betriebswirtschaft bezeichnen....