The Stones of Venice (book)
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For the 2001 Doctor Who audio story, see The Stones of Venice (audio drama).
The Stones of Venice is a three-volume treatise on Venetian art and architecture by English art historian John Ruskin, first published from 1851 to 1853.
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Author | John Ruskin |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Publication date | 1851 - 1853 |
Preceded by | The Seven Lamps of Architecture |
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The Stones of Venice examines Venetian architecture in detail, describing for example over eighty churches. Ruskin discusses architecture of Venice's Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance periods, and provides a general history of the city.