| Author |
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
| Title |
Modern Painters, Volume 4 (of 5)
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Painters
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Modern Painters, Volume 4 (of 5)" by John Ruskin is a critical art treatise written in the mid-19th century. This volume specifically focuses on the concept of "Mountain Beauty," exploring artistic representation of mountains and their sublime beauty, with particular attention to the works of notable artists like J.M.W. Turner. Ruskin's thorough discussions reveal his deep engagement with how nature is perceived and portrayed in art, examining the philosophical and emotional depths that accompany such representations. The opening of the volume presents a preface in which Ruskin reflects on his artistic intentions and the evolution of his thoughts, acknowledging previous shortcomings in his work. He emphasizes the need for artists to forge a genuine connection with nature rather than resorting to mere copies of artistic forms. This sets the stage for the subsequent exploration of Turner's picturesque style, contrasting it with other representations of landscape and the emotional resonance embedded within them. Ruskin aims to guide readers toward understanding the deeper meanings behind the artistic choices and the value of nature's inherent beauty, laying a foundation for the detailed chapters on mountain aesthetics that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ND: Fine Arts: Painting
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| Subject |
Aesthetics
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| Subject |
Painting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31623 |
| Release Date |
Mar 13, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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