Publisher's Synopsis
Publisher's Synopsis
As a vocal critic of art on the whole, British writer John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a profoundly influential voice upon European painting, architecture, aesthetics of the 19th and 20th centuries. This 1865 collection of three lectures-"Of Kings' Treasures," "Of Queens' Gardens," and "Of the Mysteries of Life"-offers an intimate look at his thoughts on culture and humanity's nurturing of its own education. He discusses: . the importance of "valuable books" . the nature of "a civilized country" . the necessity of educating women . advice for living a plain but noble life . and more. Students of art history will in particular find this an enlightening read.
 
Collins Clear Type Press; Undated. Hardcover- red cloth covered boards with gilt printed signature of Ruskin to front boards and lettering and decoration to spine. Front board has a few marks. Spine rubbed to top and bottom, small piece missing from top and slight tear to top front guttering. Spine faded. Corners bumped and rubbed. Burgundy end papers. Portrait of Ruskin opposite title page. A novel published in 1865 by John Ruskin, depicting the roles and "natural duties of men and women. Pre-owned. No ISBN.