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John Ruskin, English art critic, artist and philosopher
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John Ruskin, English art critic, artist and philosopher
John Ruskin (1819-1900), English art critic, artist and philosopher. Date: late 19th century
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John Ruskin: A Visionary Mind in Victorian England This photograph captures the enigmatic and visionary figure of John Ruskin (1819-1900), an English art critic, artist, and philosopher, during the late 19th century. Ruskin's groundbreaking ideas and influential writings on art, aesthetics, and social issues shaped the cultural landscape of Victorian England and beyond. Born in London in 1819, Ruskin's prodigious talents were evident from an early age. He began his career as a successful art critic, publishing his first major work, "Modern Painters," in 1843. In this seminal text, Ruskin championed the Pre-Raphaelite movement and advocated for a return to nature and truth in art. Ruskin's intellectual pursuits, however, extended far beyond the realm of art. He was a prolific writer, producing over 40 volumes of essays, letters, and treatises on a wide range of subjects, from geology and architecture to political economy and social reform. His ideas on the interconnectedness of art, nature, and morality resonated deeply with the Victorian public, and his influence on the arts, literature, and social thought of the time was profound. Despite his many accomplishments, Ruskin's personal life was marked by tragedy and turmoil. His passionate love affair with Effie Gray, which ended in a scandalous divorce, was a source of great public fascination and controversy. Nevertheless, Ruskin's enduring legacy as a visionary thinker and advocate for social justice continues to inspire and influence artists, writers, and thinkers to this day.
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