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The Stones of Venice (Volume 1 - The Foundations)
Author: John Ruskin
Hard cover, fair condition. 1906
The Stones of Venice (Volume 1 – The Foundations) by John Ruskin is the opening volume of his influential three-part study of Venetian architecture, where he explores the historical, moral, and aesthetic principles underlying the city's built heritage. In this first volume, Ruskin focuses on the origins and early development of Venice’s architecture, analyzing the transition from Byzantine to Gothic styles. He argues that architecture reflects the values and vitality of the societies that produce it, linking artistic decline to moral and social decay. Combining art criticism, philosophical reflection, and historical analysis, Ruskin champions the virtues of Gothic architecture for its expressiveness, craftsmanship, and spiritual depth, laying the groundwork for later volumes and significantly influencing Victorian attitudes toward art and design.
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