Sesame and Lillies: Three Lectures

As a vocal critic of art on the whole British writer JOHN RUSKIN (1819-1900) was a profoundly influential voice upon European painting architecture aesthetics of the 19th and 20th centuries. This 1865 collection of three lectures-Of Kings Treasures Of Queens Gardens and Of the Mysteries of Life-offers an intimate look at his thoughts on culture and humanitys nurturing of its own education. He discusses: . the importance of valuable books . the nature of a civilized country . the necessity of educating women . advice for living a plain but noble life . and more. Students of art history will in particular find this an enlightening read.