"The Harbours of England" by John Ruskin is a compilation of essays from the mid-1800s inspecting English ports by way of creative expression and traditions, spotlighting the artwork of J.M.W. Turner. It considers the visually pleasing and personal characteristics of port cities, applauding their magnificence and functional worth while critiquing the imaginative interpretations of these settings. The essay starts with Turner's views on boats and the ocean; Ruskin shares immense respect for the simplicity and flawlessness of boat design, utilizing it as an image of human creativity battling wild elements. He mentions the deep consequence of boats on human relationships, implying their design and role show amazement and usefulness that goes beyond common human creations. The collection also acts as a preface to Turner's creative perspective, emphasizing his efforts to catch the spirit and sentiments tied to maritime environments instead of the exact particulars of locations.
The Harbours of England
By John Ruskin
Explore the intersection of art, culture, and maritime history through the eyes of a critic who finds beauty and deeper meaning in England's harbors and their portrayal by a famous painter.
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About the AuthorJohn Ruskin was an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era. He wrote on subjects as varied as art, architecture, political economy, education, museology, geology, botany, ornithology, literature, history, and myth.
John Ruskin was an English polymath – a writer, lecturer, art historian, art critic, draughtsman and philanthropist of the Victorian era. He wrote on subjects as varied as art, architecture, political economy, education, museology, geology, botany, ornithology, literature, history, and myth.
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