John Ruskin

Hortus Inclusus (eBook, ePUB)

Messages from the Wood to the Garden, Sent in Happy Days / to the Sister Ladies of the Thwaite, Coniston

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Produktbeschreibung

In "Hortus Inclusus," John Ruskin explores the intricate relationship between nature and human creativity, delving into the aesthetics of the garden as a reflection of the soul. The text comprises a series of poetic essays that blend lyrical prose with vivid imagery, characteristic of Ruskin's literary style. He employs an array of rhetorical devices, weaving together art, philosophy, and horticulture, to argue for the restorative power of nature and the spiritual significance of cultivated spaces. Written during the Victorian era, a time marked by rapid industrialization, Ruskin'Äôs work serves as both a critique of urbanization and a celebration of the natural world, urging readers to recognize the importance of preserving beauty in daily life. John Ruskin, a pivotal figure in the Victorian art and social critique movements, was deeply influenced by his early exposure to the beauty of nature, particularly during his childhood in the English countryside. His education in art history and his commitment to social reform fueled his belief that both art and the environment profoundly shape human character. "Hortus Inclusus" emerges as a culmination of these ideals, showcasing Ruskin'Äôs profound strive for environmental appreciation and aesthetic enlightenment. This eloquent work is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of art and nature, as well as those seeking to understand the historical context of ecological thought. Ruskin'Äôs insights into beauty, spirituality, and moral integrity make "Hortus Inclusus" not only a reflective read but also a timely reminder of our connection to the natural world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664598684
• Artikelnr.: 58562120

Autorenporträt

John Ruskin was an English writer, philosopher, art expert, and general know-it-all who lived from February 8, 1819, to January 20, 1900. He wrote about a lot of different things, like architecture, mythology, birds, literature, schooling, botany, politics, and the economy. Ruskin was very interested in Viollet le Duc's work and taught it to all of his students, including William Morris. He thought Viollet le Duc's Dictionary was "the only book of any value on architecture." Ruskin used a lot of different writing styles and literary types. Besides essays and treatises, he also wrote poems, gave talks, traveled guides and manuals, letters, and even a fairy tale. He also drew and painted scenes with rocks, plants, birds, scenery, buildings, and decorations in great detail. His early writings on art were written in a very complicated style. Over time, he switched to simpler language that was meant to get his ideas across more clearly. He always stressed the links between nature, art, and society in everything he wrote. Up until the First World War, Ruskin had a huge impact on the second half of the 1800s. After a time of decline, his reputation has steadily gotten better since the 1960s, when a lot of academic studies of his work came out.