Hewison, Robert, 1943-

John Ruskin : the argument of the eye / Robert Hewison.

London : Thames and Hudson, ©1976.

228 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

"RUSKIN'S greatest strength is that he treats the condition of society as equally significant. His vision comprehends every aspect of nineteenth century culture, from geology to Venetian Gothic, from biblical typology to social reform. He is one of the greatest masters of English prose; and yet he can be confusing to the modern reader. It is easier, very often, to be carried along by his eloquence than to catch his drift. Robert Hewison's brilliant and refreshing new study reveals the coherent structure of ideas which underlies Ruskin's work. The key lies in the visual quality of Ruskin's work. The key lies in the visual quality of Ruskin's mind: his ability to see with an artist's eye. As he himself wrote" "The greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to see something, and tell what it saw in a plain way. Hundreds of people can talk for one who can think, and thousands can think for one who can see. To see clearly is poetry, philosophy and religion, - all in one.' What Ruskin saw, in the last resort, was the essence of the crisis of art and society which continues to this day." - Publisher.

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Localisation: Bibliothèque main 12967
Cote: W16532; ID:87-B3563
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