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Title: Mornings in Florence

Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Santa Croce -- The Golden Gate -- Before the Soldan -- The vaulted book -- The Strait Gate -- The Shepherd's Tower.

Credits: Text file produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Mornings in Florence" by John Ruskin is a travelogue and art critique written in the late 19th century. The work invites readers to explore the art and architecture of Florence, particularly focusing on the famed artist Giotto and his contributions to the city’s cultural heritage. Ruskin shares insights about various locations, including the Santa Croce church, encouraging readers to appreciate the intricacies of the art and the spiritual context behind it. The opening of "Mornings in Florence" introduces readers to the significance of Giotto's work within the context of Florence's rich artistic landscape. Ruskin begins by highlighting the importance of Giotto as a pivotal artist whose pieces are essential for anyone interested in ancient art. He guides the reader on a visit to the Santa Croce church, detailing the artwork and architecture, and provoking thought about restoration and the purity of artistic intention. Through vivid descriptions and reflective commentary, Ruskin lays the groundwork for an intimate exploration of not just Florence's physical attributes, but also the underlying philosophical and spiritual themes present in its art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

EBook No.: 7227

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 158

Language: English

Subject: Art -- Italy -- Florence

Subject: Art, Italian -- Italy -- Florence

LoCC: Fine Arts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mornings in Florence

Note: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Santa Croce -- The Golden Gate -- Before the Soldan -- The vaulted book -- The Strait Gate -- The Shepherd's Tower.

Credits: Text file produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Mornings in Florence" by John Ruskin is a travelogue and art critique written in the late 19th century. The work invites readers to explore the art and architecture of Florence, particularly focusing on the famed artist Giotto and his contributions to the city’s cultural heritage. Ruskin shares insights about various locations, including the Santa Croce church, encouraging readers to appreciate the intricacies of the art and the spiritual context behind it. The opening of "Mornings in Florence" introduces readers to the significance of Giotto's work within the context of Florence's rich artistic landscape. Ruskin begins by highlighting the importance of Giotto as a pivotal artist whose pieces are essential for anyone interested in ancient art. He guides the reader on a visit to the Santa Croce church, detailing the artwork and architecture, and provoking thought about restoration and the purity of artistic intention. Through vivid descriptions and reflective commentary, Ruskin lays the groundwork for an intimate exploration of not just Florence's physical attributes, but also the underlying philosophical and spiritual themes present in its art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

EBook No.: 7227

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Downloads: 158

Language: English

Subject: Art -- Italy -- Florence

Subject: Art, Italian -- Italy -- Florence

LoCC: Fine Arts

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.