You searched forFilter using Ruskin’s ideasArchitecture Art Craftmanship Education History Nature Politics Religion Rural economy Social justice Venice Venice was a place of supreme importance to Ruskin through most of his life. Today, the Guild continues to nourish links with people, organisations and places in the city that are committed to preserving Venice as a vibrant living city and lagoon, and continuing the study and appreciation of Ruskin and his impact on the history of Venice through his writing and patronage. Venice & Scuola di San Rocco Venice was of supreme importance to Ruskin, and the Guild has a strong relationship with the city and with the Scuola di San Rocco. Learning to see in Venice, February 2019 Celebrating Ruskin's 200th birthday in Venice, February 2019 Ca'Foscari book launch and round table, 8 Feb 2019 An account by Companion Jeanne Clegg of the bicentenary event held at Ca'Foscari, co-organised by Companion Emma Sdegno. VOICES FROM VENICE CONFERENCE Sheepscombe meadow Storm Cloud: the look of the sky 2026 Capturing Colour 2025 Head, Hand and Heart 2024 John Ruskin believed that the move from hand crafted objects to machine made mass-produced goods during the industrial revolution was detrimental to workers, physically, mentally and emotionally. He thought that industrialisation removed workers from the artistic process and as a result from nature itself. Ruskin felt that this dehumanized the worker and led to a loss of dignity. Ruskin advocated producing art and craft as he thought it brought “the hand, the head and the heart” together, helping to create a more purposeful and fulfilling way of life. Page12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728
