Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 · Orpington, Kent : George Allen · leaf 20
n more. § x. Then observe the other example, in which, while thesame idea is continually repeated, excitement and interest aresought for by means of violent and continual curvatures whollyunrestrained, and rolling hither and thither in confused wanton-ness. Compare the character of the separate… … J. HxlsMh J.S.IeJJgict. Temperance and IntemperanceIn Curvature . I. EARLY RENAISSANCE. with fulness or richness. Wealthls not necessarily wantonness :a Gothic moulding may be buried half a foot deep in thorns andleaves, and yet will be chaste in every line; and a late Re-naissance moulding may be…
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