The seven lamps of architecture : lectures on architecture and painting : the study of architecture (1900)
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 · Boston : Dana Estes & Co · leaf 256
ere they form a back-ground for other battlements, built by the hand of man.There is no necessity felt to dwell on the blue river or theburning hills. The heart and eye have enough to do in thestreets of the city itself ; they are contented there; nay, theysometimes turn from the natural scenery,… … F.g. 1 ^\\\\\lH////,fe Fig. i \0 U^ FiR o. PLATE I.-(Page 219—Vol. V.)Illustrative Diagrams. AND PAINTING. 219 That is a city to be proud of, indeed; and it is tliis kindof architectural dignity which you should aim at, in whatyou add to Edinburgh or rebuild in it. For remember, youmust either help…
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