The Art Teaching of John Ruskin (1891)

The Art Teaching of John Ruskin, written by William Gershom Collingwood and published in 1891, is a comprehensive study of the influential art critic and thinker John Ruskin. Ruskin's ideas about art and its relationship to society and culture were highly influential in the Victorian era and continue to be studied and debated today. Collingwood's book examines Ruskin's theories and teachings on a wide range of artistic topics, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and design. The book also explores Ruskin's views on the role of art in society and his belief in the importance of art education for all. Collingwood draws on Ruskin's own writings as well as his personal correspondence and other sources to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this important figure in the history of art criticism and theory. The Art Teaching of John Ruskin is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of art and its relationship to society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.