The Two Paths (Classic Reprint): Being Lectures on Art, and Its Application to Decoration and Manufacture, Delivered in 1858-9 - Couverture souple

John Ruskin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330131509 ISBN 13 : 9781330131503

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how art, design, and moral purpose meet in Rykin’s enduring lectures on form and craft. This edition gathers Ruskin’s thoughtful addresses on the laws that govern noble design, the role of organic form, and the imagination that fuels architecture, decoration, and manufacturing.

In these pages, you’ll encounter a clear argument: the hand, head, and heart must work together to express beauty and truth. The author argues that art should serve human welfare and social good, not mere display. The lectures illuminate why great design depends on precise craft, disciplined execution, and a vivid imagination that tells “a fairy tale” through form.

What you’ll experience

• Accessible discussion of how design rises from organic form and why craft matters as much as idea.


• Thoughtful analysis of the responsibilities of makers in shaping public taste and industry.


• Ruminations on imagination in architecture and the idea that great work blends art with practical skill.


• Historical context about art, manufacture, and the ethics of design from a 19th‑century perspective.

Ideal for readers curious about art theory, architecture, and the relationship between beauty and everyday objects. It’s well suited to students, designers, and anyone who cares how good design can elevate daily life.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330131509
• ISBN 13: 9781330131503
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 292
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