Mornings in Florence

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mornings in Florence" by John Ruskin is a travelogue and art critique written in the late 19th century. The work invites readers to explore the art and architecture of Florence, particularly focusing on the famed artist Giotto and his contributions to the city's cultural heritage. Ruskin shares insights about various locations, including the Santa Croce church, encouraging readers to appreciate the intricacies of the art and the spiritual context behind it. The opening of "Mornings in Florence" introduces readers to the significance of Giotto's work within the context of Florence's rich artistic landscape. Ruskin begins by highlighting the importance of Giotto as a pivotal artist whose pieces are essential for anyone interested in ancient art. He guides the reader on a visit to the Santa Croce church, detailing the artwork and architecture, and provoking thought about restoration and the purity of artistic intention. Through vivid descriptions and reflective commentary, Ruskin lays the groundwork for an intimate exploration of not just Florence's physical attributes, but also the underlying philosophical and spiritual themes present in its art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Santa Croce

The Golden Gate

Before the Soldan

The vaulted book

The Strait Gate

The Shepherd's Tower.

Credits:

Text file produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-01-01