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"...

John Ruskin (Londra, 1819 – Coniston, 1900), critico d’arte e moralizzatore della società vittoriana, fu autore particolarmente prolifico. In passato, i 39 volumi di cui si compone la monumentale Library...

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 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...

In 'The Poetry of Architecture' by John Ruskin, the author explores the intricate relationship between poetry and architecture, illustrating how both forms of art can inspire and influence each other....

In John Ruskin's 'Unto This Last, and Other Essays on Political Economy', readers are taken on a journey through the author's unique perspective on the economic principles of society. With a poetic and...

In 'Hortus Inclusus' by John Ruskin, readers are immersed in a contemplation on the beauty of nature and the role of art in society. Ruskin's writing style is characterized by his eloquent prose and detailed...

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 John Ruskin's 'The Pleasures of England', the author explores the beauty and significance of the English countryside, focusing on its pastoral landscapes, architecture, and artistic heritage. Written...

In John Ruskin's 'Giotto and his works in Padua', the renowned art critic delves into the intricate works of the Italian painter Giotto di Bondone in his frescoes in Padua. Ruskin's detailed analysis...

In John Ruskin's 'Hortus Inclusus,' readers are enveloped in a rich tapestry of meditations on art, nature, and society. Ruskin's literary style intertwines poetic language with profound philosophical...

John Ruskin's 'Letters to the Clergy on the Lord's Prayer and the Church' is a compelling collection of essays that delves into the significance of the Lord's Prayer in the Christian faith, offering profound...

In 'Of Vulgarity,' John Ruskin delves into the cultural perceptions of vulgarity and its impacts on society and the arts. Through a combination of critical analysis and philosophical pondering, Ruskin...

John Ruskin's 'Three Letters and an Essay by John Ruskin 1836-1841. Found in his tutor's desk' provides readers with a unique insight into the early years of the esteemed writer and thinker. The collection...

John Ruskin's 'Inaugural Lecture' is a seminal work that delves into the importance of art and its relationship to society. Written in a lucid and eloquent style, the book explores the role of art in...

John Ruskin's book, 'The Elements of Drawing, in Three Letters to Beginners,' serves as a foundational guide for aspiring artists, emphasizing the importance of observation and practice in mastering the...

John Ruskin's 'Saint Ursula' is a poetic and deeply philosophical work that delves into the themes of faith, martyrdom, and the power of belief. Set in a historical context, the book follows the story...

In 'Sesame and Lilies' by John Ruskin, the author provides a thought-provoking analysis of the role of education in society, focusing on the importance of gender equality in intellectual pursuits. Written...

John Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River' is a classic fairy tale that combines elements of morality and environmentalism. The story follows the quest of three brothers to find the source of a golden...

Cominciando dagli ultimi è prima di tutto un grido in difesa della giustizia. Alle porte della Seconda Rivoluzione Industriale, di fronte alle masse di lavoratori e operai che si riversano nelle città,...

'Athena: Queen of the Air' is an interesting work of Greek Mythology and art criticism that discusses the Goddess Athena. Previously published in 1869, 'Athena: Queen of the Air' by John Ruskin was...

The following lectures were the most important piece of my literary work done with unabated power, best motive, and happiest concurrence of circumstance. They were written and delivered while my mother...

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...

The following addresses, though spoken at different times, are intentionally connected in subject; their aim being to set one or two main principles of art in simple light before the general student,...

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 are printed, as far as possible, just as they were delivered. Here and there a sentence which seemed obscure has been mended, and the passages which had not been previously written,...

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...