The Crown Of Wild Olive And The Cestus Of Aglaia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162959900)

The Crown of Wild Olive and The Cestus of Aglaia is a collection of essays written by John Ruskin, a renowned Victorian-era writer and art critic. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part, The Crown of Wild Olive, containing four essays that explore the relationship between art and society. Ruskin argues that art should serve a moral purpose and that it should be used to promote social justice and improve the lives of the working class.The second part of the book, The Cestus of Aglaia, contains three essays that focus on the role of beauty in art. Ruskin argues that beauty is not just a superficial quality but is essential to the creation of art that truly inspires and uplifts the human spirit. He also explores the idea of the ""ideal"" in art and the importance of striving for perfection in artistic expression.Throughout the book, Ruskin's writing is characterized by his poetic language and his deep passion for the arts. He draws on a wide range of examples from literature, painting, and architecture to illustrate his points and to demonstrate the power of art to transform society and the human spirit. Overall, The Crown of Wild Olive and The Cestus of Aglaia is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that continues to be widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Ruskin
ISBN-10: 1162959908
ISBN-13: 9781162959900
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d