Identify the work by Ruskin which began as a defence of contemporary landscape artist especially Turner ?
Correct answer: D. Modem Painters
- A. The Stones of Venice
- B. The Two Paths
- C. The Seven Lamps of Architecture
- D. Modem Painters
Explanation
Modern Painters began as Ruskin’s defence of J. M. W. Turner and other contemporary landscape painters against hostile criticism. The other works focus mainly on architecture, art principles, or social and historical themes.
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