“Architecture concerns itself only with those characters of an edifice which are above and beyond its common use.”
Quote by John Ruskin
Work
The seven lamps of architecture
This book delves into the fundamental elements of architectural composition, examining the seven lamps as guiding principles for creating beautiful and functional buildings. more
Author
John Ruskin
John Ruskin was an influential British art critic, writer, and social critic. Known for his profound insights into art, architecture, and social issues, he had a significant impact on the aesthetics and culture of the Victorian era. more
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Source: On the nature of Gothic architecture: and herein of the true functions of the workman in art. Being the greater part of the 6th chapter of the 2nd vol. of 'Stones of Venice'. [48 p.].
“One of the worst diseases to which the human creature is liable is its disease of thinking.”
Source: The Political Economy of Art: Being the Substance (with Additions) of Two Lectures Delivered at Manchester, July 10th and 13th, 1857
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“I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another.”