The Lamp of Memory
$22.91
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
26 October 2008
Summary
The Lamp of Memory: Illuminating Timeless Truths
‘All books are divisible into two classes: the books of the hour, and the books of all time’ - John Ruskin
John Ruskin challenged Victorian society’s notions of art and architecture, advocating for the preservation of ancient buildings due to their profound, mystical connections to the past. He believed that creative design is vital not for monetary profit, but to convey enduring human truths.
Throughout history, certa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141036670 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141036672 |
| Series: | Penguin Great Ideas |
| Author: | John Ruskin |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 26 October 2008 |
| Weight: | 89g |
| Dimensions: | 181mm x 111mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
John Ruskin
John Ruskin was born in London in 1819. He became a towering literary figure in the nineteenth century, known for his writings on both art and on political economy. He became the first Slade Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University in 1869. John Ruskin died in 1900.
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