Frondes Agrestes: Readings in Modern Painters, Chosen at Her Pleasures (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Ruskin

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This book compiles a rich selection of the author's reflections and observations, showing the insightful breadth of their mid-19th-century writings on topics ranging from art and aesthetics to nature and religious thought. The author argues that beauty is inherent in nature and that the work of man can only approach divine beauty by striving to understand and capture its forms. This book promotes the connection between truth and beauty and emphasises the transformative power of the imagination. Through incisive prose and emotional language, the author invites the reader to consider the divine and the beautiful in the world around them, fostering an appreciation for art and the natural world.

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