1849 1ed Seven Lamps of Architecture John Ruskin Illustrated ART Sketches
John Ruskin was an 18th-century art critic and writer who published a number of works on architecture, literature, and art. His most notable work was perhaps ‘The Seven Lamps of Architecture’, an essay devoted to the principles of architecture. In this work, Ruskin notes the seven most important aspects, or ‘lamps’, of architecture – sacrifice, truth, power, beauty, life, memory, and obedience.
This rare first edition features sketches and illustrations drawn by Ruskin himself.
1849 1ed Seven Lamps of Architecture John Ruskin Illustrated ART Sketches
John Ruskin was an 18th-century art critic and writer who published a number of works on architecture, literature, and art. His most notable work was perhaps ‘The Seven Lamps of Architecture’, an essay devoted to the principles of architecture. In this work, Ruskin notes the seven most important aspects, or ‘lamps’, of architecture – sacrifice, truth, power, beauty, life, memory, and obedience.
This rare first edition features sketches and illustrations drawn by Ruskin himself.
Item number: #10368
Price: $550
RUSKIN, John
The seven lamps of architecture
London : Smith, Elder and Co, 1849. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [viii], [2], 205, [17]
- 14 illustrated sketches
- Language: English
- Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
- Size: ~10.5in X 7.5in (27cm x 18.5cm)
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10368
Category
Arts & Architecture
Authors
RUSKIN, John
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete