Modern Painters, Volume 1 (of 5) by John Ruskin
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Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
English
"Modern Painters, Volume 1 (of 5)" by John Ruskin is a work of art criticism published in 1843. Written as a passionate defense of painter J. M. W. Turner, Ruskin argues that contemporary landscape artists surpass the old masters through accurate documentation of nature. The young critic distinguishes between surface appearances and deeper truths, ...
art's purpose and helped shape the Pre-Raphaelite movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Carol Robinson
4 months agoI downloaded this out of curiosity and it provides a comprehensive overview that is perfect for students and experts alike. I will be reading more from this author.
Liam Lee
3 weeks agoI was pleasantly surprised because the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. Worth every second of your time.
Liam Garcia
5 months agoMy professor recommended this and the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Kimberly Martinez
1 month agoGiven the topic, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Truly inspiring.