John Ruskin overturned Victorian society’s ideas about art and architecture, arguing that ancient buildings must be conserved for their deep, mystical links with the past and that creative design is essential – not for financial gain, but to communicate eternal human truths.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
- ISBN10 1154583856
- ISBN13 9781154583854
- Publish Date 24 July 2010 (first published 7 August 2008)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint General Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 24
- Language English