The Crown Of Wild Olive; Munera Pulveris, Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici (1894) - John Ruskin - Bog

The Crown of Wild Olive; Munera Pulveris, Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici is a collection of essays written by the renowned Victorian art critic and social thinker, John Ruskin. Originally published in 1894, the book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Ruskin's philosophy.The first section, The Crown of Wild Olive, is a series of lectures that Ruskin gave at Oxford University in 1866. The lectures explore the concept of work and its relationship to art, culture, and society. Ruskin argues that work should be seen as a form of creative expression and that it is the duty of society to provide meaningful work for all individuals.The second section, Munera Pulveris, is a collection of essays on political economy. Ruskin critiques the prevailing economic theories of his time, arguing that they are based on false assumptions and lead to social inequality and environmental degradation. He advocates for a more ethical and sustainable approach to economics.The final section, Aratra Pentelici, is a series of lectures on art and its relationship to society. Ruskin argues that art should be seen as a form of social and moral education, and that artists have a responsibility to create works that promote positive values and inspire ethical behavior.Overall, The Crown of Wild Olive; Munera Pulveris, Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici is a thought-provoking and influential work that continues to be studied and debated by scholars 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.