The Seven Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin
"The Seven Lamps of Architecture" by John Ruskin is an extended essay published in May 1849. Ruskin presents seven principles that define good architecture, arguing that technical progress since the Renaissance had diminished architecture's spiritual vitality. He champions medieval Gothic architecture as the truest form, advocating for honest craftsmanship, natural ornamentation, and handmade construction over industrial methods. The work helped capture the ideals of the Gothic Revival movement and became a popular
success, later expanding into his three-volume "The Stones of Venice." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Seven Lamps of Architecture |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Lamps_of_Architecture |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Architecture |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35898 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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