{"product_id":"ruskin-on-art-and-artists","title":"Ruskin on Art and Artists","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together.\" --John Ruskin \n\u003cbr\u003e With a profound passion for beauty, nature, and craftsmanship, 19th-century art critic and polymath John Ruskin was a visionary thinker and influential social commentator who revolutionized how society viewed art and its connection to life. From his belief in art's educational, moral, and emotional impact to the artist's role, Ruskin's ideas prioritized authenticity and a balance between tradition and innovation, ensuring art remains personal and reflective of the world it inhabits. This anthology captures his timeless ideas, which were revolutionary in their day yet prescient of current trends in environmentalism, sustainability, and the debate between traditional art and the dehumanizing effects of industrialization and technology. His wisdom serves as a reminder of the deeper purpose of art beyond aesthetics--a moral compass reflecting the cultural health of a society. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction \n\u003cbr\u003e Artists in Comparison and Contrast \n\u003cbr\u003e Colours \n\u003cbr\u003e Definitions \n\u003cbr\u003e Greatness \n\u003cbr\u003e Landscape Painting \n\u003cbr\u003e Lessons and Laws \n\u003cbr\u003e Sculpture and Architecture \n\u003cbr\u003e J. M. W. Turner \n\u003cbr\u003e Index of Artists \n\u003cbr\u003e Works Cited \n\u003cbr\u003e Selected Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This anthology captures 19th-century art critic and polymath John Ruskin's timeless wisdom, which continues to influence 21st-century artists\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJohn Ruskin, a 19th-century art critic, theorist, and social thinker, had profound and influential views on art, artists, and criticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith a profound passion for beauty, nature, and craftsmanship, 19th-century art critic and polymath John Ruskin was a visionary thinker and influential social commentator who revolutionized how society viewed art and its connection to life. This affordably priced anthology captures his timeless wisdom, which continues to influence 21st-century artists. It serves as a reminder of the deeper purpose of art beyond aesthetics, prioritizing authenticity--the essence of nature and reality. Ruskin's opposition to industrialization's dehumanizing effects is relevant today, as artists critique digital technology's impact on creativity. From his belief in art's educational, moral, and emotional impact to the artist's role, Ruskin's ideas inspire today's artists to maintain a balance between tradition and innovation, ensuring art remains personal and reflective of the world it inhabits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruskin, John\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-09-16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Literary Collections \/ Essays|Literary Criticism \/ Modern \/ 19th Century|Art \/ Criticism \u0026amp; Theory|Art \/ History \/ General|Philosophy \/ Aesthetics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Art|LITERARY COLLECTIONS \/ General|LITERARY CRITICISM \/ Modern \/ 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486855332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780486855332\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52372789952793,"sku":"SP-9780486855332","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780486855332_spiral.png?v=1778449777","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/ruskin-on-art-and-artists","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}