Ruskin (en. Ruskin)

/ˈrʌskɪn/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
British art critic and writer of the 19th century who influenced the art and architecture movement.
John Ruskin championed the importance of beauty in art.
John Ruskin a défendu l'importance de la beauté dans l'art.
An approach or style influenced by Ruskin's philosophy.
His art is deeply ruskinian, valuing nature and authenticity.
Son art est profondément ruskinien, valorisant la nature et l'authenticité.

Etymology

The word 'ruskin' comes from John Ruskin, a British art critic, writer, and socialist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ruskinian
Relates to Ruskin's aesthetic or critical approach.
ruskinien
ruskinian philosophy
The set of ideas and reflections of Ruskin on art and society.
philosophie ruskinienne
ruskinian school
An artistic or intellectual movement influenced by Ruskin.
école ruskinienne

Related Words

aesthetics
The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty and art.
esthétique
romanticism
An artistic and literary movement that values emotion and nature.
romantisme
pre-Raphaelitism
A British artistic movement influenced by Ruskin's ideas.
préraphaélisme

Slang Meanings

A style of art or deep criticism.
His latest painting really has an eclectic ruskin touch.
Son dernier tableau a vraiment un côté ruskin plutôt éclectique.
An argument or discussion inspired by artistic values.
They had a ruskin about the importance of nature in painting.
Ils ont eu un ruskin autour de l'importance de la nature en peinture.