The Stones of Venice, Volume 1 (of 3) by John Ruskin

"The Stones of Venice, Volume 1 (of 3)" by John Ruskin is a three-volume treatise published between 1851 and 1853. This detailed examination of Venetian architecture spans Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance periods, describing over eighty churches and providing a general history of the city. Beyond architectural analysis, Ruskin weaves in his social reform ideas, arguing for a society where workers and thinkers are equally valued. His influential work shaped Gothic Revival architecture and inspired figures like William Morris and Marcel Proust. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Ruskin, John, 1819-1900
Title The Stones of Venice, Volume 1 (of 3)
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stones_of_Venice_(book)
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Architecture -- Italy -- Venice
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EBook-No. 30754
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Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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