John Ruskin and the Savage Gothic

John Ruskin’s provocative theories concerning Gothic art and architecture bear serious consideration in light of the formative debates concerning “primitive” art and its relation to modern European society. Like many primitivists, Ruskin’s advocacy for the medieval was motivated by a reformist zeal...

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Main Author: Frances S. Connelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Art History, University of Birmingham 2015-06-01
Series:Journal of Art Historiography
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Online Access:https://arthistoriography.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/connelly.pdf