"The Seven Lamps of Architecture" by John Ruskin is a collection of essays acting as blueprint for architecture during in the 1800s. Ruskin uses "lamps" as symbols that represent key values needed in architectural works. He wants to show that architecture is more than just building something; it should be a type of art, representing morals, beauty and deeper meaning. He talks about how real architecture needs dedication and work to be beautiful, unlike the cheaper building styles that were more common when he was writing. Ruskin reflects on his personal observations that guide architecture in many ways.
The Seven Lamps of Architecture
By John Ruskin
Explore how architecture transcends mere construction to mirror ethics and aesthetics showcasing dedication, beauty, and profound meaning in every design.
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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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