Project Gutenberg 2009-12-31 Public domain in the USA. 244 Ruskin, John 1819 1900 Ruskin, J. (John) The Stones of Venice, Volume 3 (of 3) Marius Masi, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Stones of Venice, Volume 3" by John Ruskin is a detailed architectural treatise written in the mid-19th century. This volume focuses on the Renaissance period in Venice, examining the evolution of its architecture from the Gothic style to the developments brought by the Renaissance, while also commenting on the broader implications of these changes on the cultural and artistic landscape of Europe. The book serves not only as a critical exploration of architectural styles but also delves into philosophical reflections on the nature of art and its relationship to society. The opening of "The Stones of Venice, Volume 3" introduces the reader to the magnificence of Venetian architecture during the Renaissance, highlighting the shift from the grandeur of Gothic structures to the more restrained style of the Renaissance. Ruskin discusses how earlier architectural forms, influenced by local materials and the spirit of the people, transitioned due to various societal factors, leading to a decline in their spiritual vitality. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the underlying principles of beauty and ornamentation in architecture, linking them to moral and artistic values that reflect the health of culture in general. Through vivid comparisons and calls for deeper appreciation, Ruskin sets the stage for a historical and philosophical inquiry that aims to reveal the essence of Venetian architectural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Architecture -- Italy -- Venice NA Text Italy Browsing: Architecture Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society 1071957 1071902 2024-09-13T06:52:06.644186 2023-09-13T11:38:10.098290 text/html text/html 1028645 2023-03-15T16:50:29 text/html 1429263 2024-09-13T06:52:22.224107 application/epub+zip 1446107 2024-09-13T06:52:10.171188 application/epub+zip 434544 2024-09-13T06:52:08.177201 application/epub+zip 1806260 2024-09-13T06:52:30.642069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1725419 2024-09-13T06:52:20.628171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 717702 2022-09-14T08:10:28.351857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 849606 849629 2024-09-13T06:52:04.220209 2023-09-13T11:38:07.794259 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 849402 2023-03-15T16:54:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18441 2024-09-13T06:52:30.800055 application/rdf+xml 14076 2024-09-13T06:52:08.776240 image/jpeg 3344 2024-09-13T06:52:08.478202 image/jpeg 312760 2023-03-15T16:54:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 1296892 2023-03-15T16:54:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 1390390 2024-09-13T06:52:06.777208 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia