Lectures on Landscape

In his captivating work «Lectures on Landscape,» John Ruskin delves into the intricate relationship between art, nature, and the human experience. Through a series of lectures originally delivered to aspiring artists and architects, Ruskin employs a descriptive and often poetic literary style that reflects his deep appreciation for the natural world. He explores the aesthetic principles underlying landscape painting, emphasizing the importance of observation, truthfulness, and moral engagement with the environment. Set against the backdrop of the Victorian era, a time marked by rapid industrialization... Weiter