Table of Contents

Contents: Introductions, Alan Windsor; Before 'the Stones': Ruskin's early impressions of Venice, documented in letters and reminiscences; The Stones of Venice - Byzantine: Torcello - Murano - St Mark's - Byzantine palaces; The Stones of Venice - Gothic: Gothic palaces and churches - The Ducal Palace; The Stones of Venice - Renaissance: Early, Central and 'Grotesque' Renaissance architecture; After 'the Stones': Ruskin's later engagement with Venice and his views on the restoration issues; Map; Glossary; Bibliography and recommended reading; Index.

About the Author

Sarah Quill has worked as a photographer between Venice and London for over 40 years and has created an extensive photographic archive of Venetian architecture, environment and daily life. Her photographs are used widely in publications on Venice, and are regularly exhibited in London. She is a trustee of the Venice in Peril Fund.

Reviews

'Ruskin's Venice invites us to experience the city afresh through the eyes of this great prose writer. But be warned: this book is very seductive and may entail a journey,' The Sunday Times