The Stones Of Venice V3 - John Ruskin

The Stones of Venice Volume 3: The Fall is a book written by John Ruskin in 1900. It is a continuation of his previous works, The Stones of Venice Volume 1: The Foundations and The Stones of Venice Volume 2: The Sea Stories. In this book, Ruskin discusses the decline and fall of Venice, focusing on the city's architecture and art. He argues that the city's decline was due to a lack of appreciation for its unique artistic and cultural heritage, and the influence of foreign powers.Ruskin provides detailed descriptions and analysis of various buildings and artworks in Venice, including the Doge's Palace and the Basilica di San Marco. He also examines the role of religion and politics in the city's decline.Overall, The Stones of Venice Volume 3: The Fall is a comprehensive exploration of the history, art, and architecture of Venice, as well as a commentary on the importance of preserving cultural heritage.In Three Volumes.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.

EAN: 9781120931023