Articles related to "John Ruskin"
Coniston Old Man and the Coppermines
Lakeland's Coniston fells have historically been mined for copper and slate. Much evidence remains in the valleys and on the slopes of The Old Man of Coniston
coniston old man • lake coniston • english lake district • donald campbell • john ruskin
Lakeland's Coniston fells have historically been mined for copper and slate. Much evidence remains in the valleys and on the slopes of The Old Man of Coniston
coniston old man • lake coniston • english lake district • donald campbell • john ruskin
English Gardens - Crook Hall County Durham
Crook Hall Gardens belong to the oldest house in Durham city, dating back to the 13th century. Step inside the scented gardens and leave the 20th century behind.
english gardens • crook halldurham • durham cathedral • crook hall gardens • durham city
Crook Hall Gardens belong to the oldest house in Durham city, dating back to the 13th century. Step inside the scented gardens and leave the 20th century behind.
english gardens • crook halldurham • durham cathedral • crook hall gardens • durham city
John Ruskin and Architectural Truth: Part I
This article looks at John Ruskin's architectural beliefs.
ruskin • john • architecture • victorian • gothic
This article looks at John Ruskin's architectural beliefs.
ruskin • john • architecture • victorian • gothic
John Ruskin and Architectural Truth: Part II
This the second of two articles which examine Ruskin's architectural theories.
ruskin • john • architecture • theory • victorian
This the second of two articles which examine Ruskin's architectural theories.
ruskin • john • architecture • theory • victorian
John Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River'
The first of a montly series, this article explores some of the issues surrounding Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River,' a fairy tale written for a little girl, who would later become his wife.
ruskin • john • fiction • fairy • tales
The first of a montly series, this article explores some of the issues surrounding Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River,' a fairy tale written for a little girl, who would later become his wife.
ruskin • john • fiction • fairy • tales
John Ruskin's 'The King of the Golden River' Part II
The second of a mulit-part series, this article compares the work of Turner and Ruskin.
ruskin • turner • painting • art • literature
The second of a mulit-part series, this article compares the work of Turner and Ruskin.
ruskin • turner • painting • art • literature
TEXTILES OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
The Arts and Crafts Movement (1890 - 1929) came from England in reaction to mass product and systematization, as the United States started industrializing. So, lets explore this time in history and visualize the beautiful textiles that were used.
arts & crafts movement • john ruskin • gustav stickley • embroidery • stenciling
The Arts and Crafts Movement (1890 - 1929) came from England in reaction to mass product and systematization, as the United States started industrializing. So, lets explore this time in history and visualize the beautiful textiles that were used.
arts & crafts movement • john ruskin • gustav stickley • embroidery • stenciling
The King of The Golden River
A brief introduction to John Ruskin's King of the Golden Mountain with links to ebook online and other sources for information.
english romantic literature • fairytale • german romanticism • myth • fable
A brief introduction to John Ruskin's King of the Golden Mountain with links to ebook online and other sources for information.
english romantic literature • fairytale • german romanticism • myth • fable
Guess the European Artist
See how well you know the 19th-century English or French artist who had only one leg, who had his marriage annulled, or who was financially ruined over a column.
gustave courbet • john ruskin • narcisse-virgile diaz de la pena • english painter • french painter
See how well you know the 19th-century English or French artist who had only one leg, who had his marriage annulled, or who was financially ruined over a column.
gustave courbet • john ruskin • narcisse-virgile diaz de la pena • english painter • french painter
Kate Greenaway - 1846-1901
More than one hundred years have passed since the death of British artist Catherine (Kate) Greenaway but her art is still enjoyed today.
kate greenaway medal • catherine greenaway • john ruskin • slade school • edmund evans
More than one hundred years have passed since the death of British artist Catherine (Kate) Greenaway but her art is still enjoyed today.
kate greenaway medal • catherine greenaway • john ruskin • slade school • edmund evans
Ruskin and the Archetypes
This article briefly explores Ruskin's use of archetypal imagery in 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • jung • psychology • art • history
This article briefly explores Ruskin's use of archetypal imagery in 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • jung • psychology • art • history
The Tate Gallery - Tate Online
Joseph Turner, John Ruskin, Henri Matisse, John Constable and Tracey Emin are available at Tate Online where modern technology makes art accessible to everyone.
tate online • tate gallery • modern art gallery • art galleries • old london bridge
Joseph Turner, John Ruskin, Henri Matisse, John Constable and Tracey Emin are available at Tate Online where modern technology makes art accessible to everyone.
tate online • tate gallery • modern art gallery • art galleries • old london bridge
Things to Do in the Lake District
Top things to do and see in the English Lake District include Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, Kendal, Keswick, Windermere, Grasmere, Ullswater, daffodils and Beatrix Potter.
england's lake district • english visitor attractions • wordsworth's dove cottage • beatrix potter • kendal and keswick
Top things to do and see in the English Lake District include Wordsworth's Dove Cottage, Kendal, Keswick, Windermere, Grasmere, Ullswater, daffodils and Beatrix Potter.
england's lake district • english visitor attractions • wordsworth's dove cottage • beatrix potter • kendal and keswick
What are Plants Worth?
What makes plants worth what we pay for them? Actually, they are a bigger bargain than you know.
plants • gardening • cost • hobby • hobbies
What makes plants worth what we pay for them? Actually, they are a bigger bargain than you know.
plants • gardening • cost • hobby • hobbies
Kate Greenaway - Work Life
Greenaway combines the simplicity of the Aesthetic Movement with the intricacy preferred by the Pre-Raphaelites. This article looks at her work life.
kate greenaway • under the window • pied piper • john ruskin • language of flowers
Greenaway combines the simplicity of the Aesthetic Movement with the intricacy preferred by the Pre-Raphaelites. This article looks at her work life.
kate greenaway • under the window • pied piper • john ruskin • language of flowers
British Artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.
dante gabriel rossetti • the pre-raphaelite brotherhood • christina rossetti • victorian artists • william morris
Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.
dante gabriel rossetti • the pre-raphaelite brotherhood • christina rossetti • victorian artists • william morris
Phoebe Anna Traquair - Illustrator
Phoebe Anna Traquair, leading female artist of Scottish Arts and Crafts Movement, is renowned for embroidery, manuscript illustration, enamelwork, jewellery and murals.
phoebe anna traquair • arts and crafts movement • dante gabriel rossetti • pre-raphaelites • mansfield traquair trust
Phoebe Anna Traquair, leading female artist of Scottish Arts and Crafts Movement, is renowned for embroidery, manuscript illustration, enamelwork, jewellery and murals.
phoebe anna traquair • arts and crafts movement • dante gabriel rossetti • pre-raphaelites • mansfield traquair trust
Review of A N Wilson's The Victorians
In this highly acclaimed book, Wilson presents a dazzling array of facts, details and anecdotes that portray the 19th Century in a refreshingly interesting light.
a n wilson • the victorians • a n wilson the victorians • queen victoria • 19th century britain
In this highly acclaimed book, Wilson presents a dazzling array of facts, details and anecdotes that portray the 19th Century in a refreshingly interesting light.
a n wilson • the victorians • a n wilson the victorians • queen victoria • 19th century britain
Stickley Furniture
The development of America's most important contribution to the world of furniture design.
stickley • gustav stickley • l. & j.g. stickley • stickley brothers • american furniture
The development of America's most important contribution to the world of furniture design.
stickley • gustav stickley • l. & j.g. stickley • stickley brothers • american furniture
The King of the Golden River-Ruskin's Narrative as Word Painting
The short article explores Ruskin's narrative process in the text, 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • king • victorian • victorian art • victorian literature
The short article explores Ruskin's narrative process in the text, 'The King of the Golden River.'
john ruskin • king • victorian • victorian art • victorian literature
Whistler's Nocturne Falling Rocket
James Whistler's suit against critic John Ruskin held that radical ideas in art ought not to be victim to unexamined attacks that denigrate the works to the public.
james mcneill whistler • nocturne in black and gold: the falling rocket • fors clavigera • john ruskin • academic art
James Whistler's suit against critic John Ruskin held that radical ideas in art ought not to be victim to unexamined attacks that denigrate the works to the public.
james mcneill whistler • nocturne in black and gold: the falling rocket • fors clavigera • john ruskin • academic art
Cozens and Gainsborough
Artists Alexander Cozens and Thomas Gainsborough are famous for their individual and unconventional styles in landscape painting.
thomas gainsborough art • alexander cozens • watercolorist • blot technique theory • john constable art
Artists Alexander Cozens and Thomas Gainsborough are famous for their individual and unconventional styles in landscape painting.
thomas gainsborough art • alexander cozens • watercolorist • blot technique theory • john constable art
Kate Greenaway (1846 - 1901)
This article is for the Valentine's Day Event and is about Kate Greenaway, the famous children's book illustrator.
kate greenaway • children's book illustrations • ruskin • evans • children's literature.
This article is for the Valentine's Day Event and is about Kate Greenaway, the famous children's book illustrator.
kate greenaway • children's book illustrations • ruskin • evans • children's literature.
Mina Harker in Bram Stoker's Dracula
In Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mina Harker represents the typical submissive female desired by Victorian era men.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • the submissive woman in dracula • mina harker's attraction to dracula • the angel of the house in the victorian era • desirable women in 19th century britain
In Bram Stoker's Dracula, Mina Harker represents the typical submissive female desired by Victorian era men.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • the submissive woman in dracula • mina harker's attraction to dracula • the angel of the house in the victorian era • desirable women in 19th century britain
The Pre-Raphaelites
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England began with Dante Rosetti, Holman Hunt and John Millais, who advocated a 'Truth to Nature' approach to art.
pre-raphaelite • dante gabriel rosetti • holman hunt • millais • impressionist
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England began with Dante Rosetti, Holman Hunt and John Millais, who advocated a 'Truth to Nature' approach to art.
pre-raphaelite • dante gabriel rosetti • holman hunt • millais • impressionist
The Windermere Ferry
The only ferry in the Lake District. Cross Lake Windermere on the Mallard to visit Hill Top the home of Beatrix Potter, or to walk on the quieter shore of Windermere.
windermere ferry • lake windermere • lake district • beatrix potter • bowness on windermere
The only ferry in the Lake District. Cross Lake Windermere on the Mallard to visit Hill Top the home of Beatrix Potter, or to walk on the quieter shore of Windermere.
windermere ferry • lake windermere • lake district • beatrix potter • bowness on windermere
Weatherisms
It's always good to have a few wise words about the skies above in your back pocket.
weather • wisdom • quotations • quotes • quote
It's always good to have a few wise words about the skies above in your back pocket.
weather • wisdom • quotations • quotes • quote
Artist Guido Reni
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Once called the Divine Guido, Reni took many posthumous critical punches in the late 19th century, but recent years have brought renewed appreciation and respect.
guido reni • raphael • italian painters • lodovico carracci • annibale carracci
Drama Desperate Romantics Coming to BBC Two
Another BBC Victorian period drama Desperate Romantics, this one focussing on an influential art movement called the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
drama desperate romantics coming to bbc two • drama desperate romantics bbc • desperate romantics pre-raphaelite brotherhood • pre-raphaelites bbc • desperate romantics bbc2
Another BBC Victorian period drama Desperate Romantics, this one focussing on an influential art movement called the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
drama desperate romantics coming to bbc two • drama desperate romantics bbc • desperate romantics pre-raphaelite brotherhood • pre-raphaelites bbc • desperate romantics bbc2
French Novelist Marcel Proust, Wrote Swann's Way
Early 20th-century French novelist Marcel Proust composed Remembrance of Things Past, a seven-volume novel that changed the history of European Literature.
marcel proust • european literature • french literature • remembrance of things past • in search of lost time
Early 20th-century French novelist Marcel Proust composed Remembrance of Things Past, a seven-volume novel that changed the history of European Literature.
marcel proust • european literature • french literature • remembrance of things past • in search of lost time
Gender Relations in Bram Stoker's Dracula
In Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, one of the major motifs approached was gender, its imposed boundaries, and how it should be handled.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • gender relations in dracula • vampires and sexuality • jonathan harker and the three vampires • dracula and love
In Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula, one of the major motifs approached was gender, its imposed boundaries, and how it should be handled.
sexuality in bram stoker's dracula • gender relations in dracula • vampires and sexuality • jonathan harker and the three vampires • dracula and love
The History and Culture of Poppies
Poppies have a long history as a narcotic, are a popular flower, and have a rich history, which make them a fascinating plant to study.
poppy • opium poppy • shirley poppy • popple • papaver
Poppies have a long history as a narcotic, are a popular flower, and have a rich history, which make them a fascinating plant to study.
poppy • opium poppy • shirley poppy • popple • papaver
The Pre-Raphaelites
The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of English painters poets and critics founded in 1848. They championed for a more traditional "natural" way of painting.
pre-raphaelites • modern art • british art • art history • edward burne-jones
The Pre-Raphaelites were a group of English painters poets and critics founded in 1848. They championed for a more traditional "natural" way of painting.
pre-raphaelites • modern art • british art • art history • edward burne-jones
Weather Affects on the human Body
When it’s about to rain, it’s common to hear people say they can “feel it” in their bones – especially in an injured knee or the like. So doesn’t it make sense that other kinds of weather can influence the human body? Does it sound so crazy to claim that wind could cause a headache?
weather • human body • headache • migraine • health
When it’s about to rain, it’s common to hear people say they can “feel it” in their bones – especially in an injured knee or the like. So doesn’t it make sense that other kinds of weather can influence the human body? Does it sound so crazy to claim that wind could cause a headache?
weather • human body • headache • migraine • health
Who Was Oscar Wilde?
Few people are aware that Oscar Wilde had such a unique life. This biography will clue you in and shed light on some of your favorite Wilde pieces!
oscar • wilde • earnest • importance • dublin
Few people are aware that Oscar Wilde had such a unique life. This biography will clue you in and shed light on some of your favorite Wilde pieces!
oscar • wilde • earnest • importance • dublin
26 Short Love Quotes
Love still makes the world go 'round, inspires great things, touches most hearts and can be painful. Here are short quotes about love to share with others.
love • short love quotes • share love sayings • men speak of love • women speak of love
Love still makes the world go 'round, inspires great things, touches most hearts and can be painful. Here are short quotes about love to share with others.
love • short love quotes • share love sayings • men speak of love • women speak of love
Britain's Heritage Suffers in Recession
The economic recession has hit vital plans to preserve and restore internationally important parts of Britain's heritage, including its great Cathedrals.
cathedrals • architecture • art • christianity • anglicans
The economic recession has hit vital plans to preserve and restore internationally important parts of Britain's heritage, including its great Cathedrals.
cathedrals • architecture • art • christianity • anglicans
Charles Dickens's 'Dombey and Son' Part V
The final of a multi-part series, this article summarises some of the issues raised in Charles Dickens's 'Dombey and Son.'
dickens • literature • charles • english • victorian
The final of a multi-part series, this article summarises some of the issues raised in Charles Dickens's 'Dombey and Son.'
dickens • literature • charles • english • victorian
Elizabeth Siddal – Pre-Raphaelite Model and Muse
Though she was a poet and artist in her own right, Lizzie Siddal is best known as the idealized model of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
pre-raphaelite • king arthur • medievalism • english art • modern art
Though she was a poet and artist in her own right, Lizzie Siddal is best known as the idealized model of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
pre-raphaelite • king arthur • medievalism • english art • modern art
Factory Chimneys in Italian Renaissance Style
The industrial heritage of the UK includes Industrial Revolution factory chimneys designed to emulate the beauty of an Italian Renaissance bell tower or campanile.
factory chimneys italian renaissance style • victorian chimney design • italian campanile bell towers • industrial heritage of the uk • industrial revolution factory chimneys
The industrial heritage of the UK includes Industrial Revolution factory chimneys designed to emulate the beauty of an Italian Renaissance bell tower or campanile.
factory chimneys italian renaissance style • victorian chimney design • italian campanile bell towers • industrial heritage of the uk • industrial revolution factory chimneys
St Stephen's, Hampstead, by Samuel Sanders Teulon
St Stephen's Church, in Northwest London, represents a bygone era of architectural heritage. This article briefly looks at the building of the church and the architect, Samuel Sanders Teulon.
teulon • hampstead • london • archtitecture • ruskin
St Stephen's Church, in Northwest London, represents a bygone era of architectural heritage. This article briefly looks at the building of the church and the architect, Samuel Sanders Teulon.
teulon • hampstead • london • archtitecture • ruskin
Those Wascally Wabbits
An introduction to Beatrix Potter's works available online with links to biographies and some botanical illustrations
beatrix potter • peter rabbit • benjamin bunny • children's literature • free ebooks
An introduction to Beatrix Potter's works available online with links to biographies and some botanical illustrations
beatrix potter • peter rabbit • benjamin bunny • children's literature • free ebooks
Beatrix Potter -- A Childhood Friend
short bio of Beatrix Potter with links to online texts, audio books, historical sites, library collections and other biographical sites.
beatrix potter • hill top farm • peter rabbit • flopsy bunnies • picture books
short bio of Beatrix Potter with links to online texts, audio books, historical sites, library collections and other biographical sites.
beatrix potter • hill top farm • peter rabbit • flopsy bunnies • picture books
Holman Hunt's The Awakening Conscience
This essay briefly explores the representation of woman in Holman Hunt's 'The Awakening Conscience'.
holamn • hunt • painting • women • feminism
This essay briefly explores the representation of woman in Holman Hunt's 'The Awakening Conscience'.
holamn • hunt • painting • women • feminism
In a Country Garden
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt describes his Isle of Wight cottage garden as summer fades into autumn and the swifts flee south to warmer climes. He reminisces on summer past as he prepares for spring and looks at the delights of the Lake District of William Wordsworth and its award winning hotels.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • rosemary lane
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt describes his Isle of Wight cottage garden as summer fades into autumn and the swifts flee south to warmer climes. He reminisces on summer past as he prepares for spring and looks at the delights of the Lake District of William Wordsworth and its award winning hotels.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • rosemary lane
Quality a great way to reduce costs!
Quality is fundamental to a prosperous company. Quality has to be defined as <i>conformance to requirements</i>. Quality is an investment that will save more than it will cost.
quality • small business • constant improvement • clients • business improvement
Quality is fundamental to a prosperous company. Quality has to be defined as <i>conformance to requirements</i>. Quality is an investment that will save more than it will cost.
quality • small business • constant improvement • clients • business improvement
The Harrogate Spring Flower Show
England's annual flower shows get a kick start with the annual Harrogate Spring Flower Show under the auspices of the North of England Horticultural Society. The Travelsleuth recommends some special hotels and local beauty spots.
daffodils • narcissi • harrogate • spa • yorkshire
England's annual flower shows get a kick start with the annual Harrogate Spring Flower Show under the auspices of the North of England Horticultural Society. The Travelsleuth recommends some special hotels and local beauty spots.
daffodils • narcissi • harrogate • spa • yorkshire
Which 19th-Century Painter
Which British or French painter was dismissed as sentimental, was known for satanic subject matter, was the father of modern art, or was honored symbolically as an eye?
19th-century european painting • john everett millais • aubrey beardsley • paul cezanne • claude monet
Which British or French painter was dismissed as sentimental, was known for satanic subject matter, was the father of modern art, or was honored symbolically as an eye?
19th-century european painting • john everett millais • aubrey beardsley • paul cezanne • claude monet
Which Renaissance Artist
Some of art history's greatest minds lived and worked during the Renaissance. Which were honored by Lorenzo Valla, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Paul Cezanne, or Joshua Reynolds?
michelangelo • leonardo • tintoretto • fra angelico • joshua reynolds
Some of art history's greatest minds lived and worked during the Renaissance. Which were honored by Lorenzo Valla, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, Paul Cezanne, or Joshua Reynolds?
michelangelo • leonardo • tintoretto • fra angelico • joshua reynolds
Charles Dickens's 'Dombey and Son' Part IV
The fourth of the series, this article explores Dickens's representation of the railway and Victorian suburbanisation in the text.
railway • railroad • dickens • charles • victorian
The fourth of the series, this article explores Dickens's representation of the railway and Victorian suburbanisation in the text.
railway • railroad • dickens • charles • victorian
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