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"WOEKS IPTTEILISIIED BY
MR. RUSKIN’S WORKS ON ART.
rlhe Two Paths: being Lectures on Art, and
its relation to Manufactures and Decoration.
One Volume, Crown 8vo, with Two Steel Engravings, price 7s. 6d. cloth.
" The meaning of the title of this book is, that
there arc two courses open to the artist, one of
whiori will lead him to all that is noble in art, and
will incidentally exalt his noral nature; while
the other will deteriorate his work ami help to
throw obstacles in the way of his individual
morality. . . . They all contain many useful
distinctions, acute remarks, and valuable
suggestions, and are everywhere lit up with that glow of
fervid eloquence which has so materially
contributed to the author’s reputation."—Preas.
" The ’ Two Paths ’ contains much eloquent
description, places in a clear light some forgotten or
neglected truths, and. like all Mr. Buskin’s books,
is eminently suggestive."—Literary Gazette.
" This hook is well calculated to encourage the
humblest worker, and stimulate him to artistic
effort."—Leader.
Notes on the Picture Exhibitions of 1859.
Fifth Thousand. Price One Shilling.
Lectures on Architecture and Painting.
With Fourteen Cuts, drawn by the Author. Second Edition. Crown 8vo.
Price 8s. 6d. cloth.
"Mr. Ruskin’slectures—eloquent, graphic, and
impassioned—exposing and ridiculing some of the
vices of our present system of building, and
exciting his hearers by strong motives of duty and
pleasure to attend to architecture —are very
successful."—Economist.
" We conceive it to be impossible that any
intelligent persons could listen to the lectures,
however they might differ from the judgments asserted,
and from the general propositions laid down,
without an elevating influence aud au aroused
enthusiasm."—bpe ct ator.
Modern Painters, Vol. IV. On Mountain
Beauty.
Imperial 8vo, with Thirty-five Illustrations engraved on Steel, and
116 Woodcuts, drawn by the Author. Price 21. 10s. cloth.
"The present volume of Mr. Ruskin’s elaborate
work treats chiefly of mountain scenery, and
discusses at length the principles involved in the
pleasure we derive from mountains and their
pictorial representation. The singular beauty of
his style the hearty sympathy with all forms or
natural loveliness, the profusion of his
illustrations form ii resistible attractions."—Daily News.
"Considered as an illustrated volume, this is the
most remarkable which Mr. Ruskin has yet issued.
The plates and woodcuts are profuse, and include
numerous drawings of mountain form by the
author, which prove Mr. Ruskin to be essentially
Modern Painters, Vol. III. Of Many Things.
With Eighteen Illustrations drawn by the Author, and engraved on Steel.
Price 38s. cloth.
an artist. He is an unique man, both among
artists and writers."— spectator.
" Til", fourth volume brings fresh stores of
wondrous eloquence, close aiid patient
observations, and subtle disquisition. . . . Such a
writer is a national po-session. He adds to our
store of knowledge and enjoyment."—Leader.
" Mr. Ruskin is the most eloquent and
thought-awakening writer on nature in its relation with
art, and the most potent influence by the pen, of
young artists, whom this country can boast."—
National Review.
" Every one who cares about nature, or poetry,
or the story of human development—every one
who has a tinge of literature or philosophy, will
find something that is for him in this volume."—
Westminster Revier.
"Mr. Ruskin is in possession of a clear and
penetrating mind; he is undeniably practical in
his fundamental ideas; full of the deepest
reverence for all that appears to liim beautiful
and holy. His style is, as usual, clear, bold, racy.
Mr. Ruskin is one of the flrst writers of the
day."—EconoVi ist.
The present volume, viewed as a literary
achievement, is the highest and most striking
evidence or the author’s abilities that has yet
been published."—Leader.
"All, it is to be Imped, will read the book for
themselves. They will find it well worth a careful
perusal."—Saturday Review.
" This work is eminently suggestive, full of new
thoughts, of brilliant descriptions of scenery,
and eloquent moral application of them."—New
Quarterly Review.
"Mr. Ruskin has deservedly won for himself a
place in the first rank of modern writers upon
the theory of the tine arts."—Eclectic Review,
Modern Painters. Vols. I. and II.
Imperial 8vo. Vol. I., 5th Edition, 18s. cloth. Vol. II, 4th Edition.
Price 10s. 6d. cloth.
"A generous and impassioned review of the
works of living painters. A hearty and earnest
woi k, full or deep thought, and developing great
and striking truths in art."—British Qiwiterlu
Review.
"A i-ery extraordinary and delightful book, full
ot truth and goodness, of power and beaut v."—
North Brxtifh Review.
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" Mr. Ruskin’s work will send the painter more
than ever to the study of nature; will train men
who ha«e always been delighted spectators of
nature, to be also attentive observers. Our critics
w ill It a rn to admire, and mere admirers will learn
how to criticise : thus apublic will be educated."—
Blackwood’s Magazine.
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