John Ruskin
English writer and art critic (1819–1900)
John Ruskin was born on February 8, 1819 in London and died on January 20, 1900 in Coniston, aged 80. Recorded occupations: writer, art critic, art historian, philosopher, painter and sociologist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Positions held include master. Associated movements: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and freethought. Fields of work: art criticism. Notable works include “Modern Painters”, “The Seven Lamps of Architecture”, “The Stones of Venice”, “Unto This Last” and “Fors Clavigera”. Educated at Christ Church and King's College London. Honours include Newdigate Prize. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire and Guild of St George.
- Born
- February 8, 1819 · London
- Died
- January 20, 1900 · Coniston
- Age at death
- 80
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
- Occupations
- writer, art critic, art historian, philosopher, painter, sociologist
- Positions held
- master
- Movements
- Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, freethought
- Notable works
- Modern Painters, The Seven Lamps of Architecture, The Stones of Venice, Unto This Last, Fors Clavigera
- Education
- Christ Church, King's College London
- Honours
- Newdigate Prize
- Wikipedia editions
- 72 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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