You searched forFilter using Ruskin’s ideasArchitecture Art Craftmanship Education History Nature Politics Religion Rural economy Social justice About us The Guild of St George is a registered charity, an educational trust based in England. John Ruskin John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was a polymath. As a writer, he commanded international respect. He was an art critic and an art patron, a skilled draughtsman and talented watercolourist, and a fierce critic of prevailing social and political norms. Former Masters of The Guild Find out about past Masters of The Guild Celebrating Ruskin's 200th birthday in Venice, February 2019 Acquisition of the Whitehouse Ruskin Collection for Lancaster University Clive Wilmer reviews the 'cascade of publications' relating to Ruskin, published in 2019 There has been an unprecedented range of books and catalogues relating to John Ruskin and his work in 2019. Outgoing Guild Master, Clive Wilmer, reviews them for The Art Newspaper. Huntington Library conference - “JOHN RUSKIN: NINETEENTH CENTURY VISIONARY, TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY INSPIRATION” Seven fresh perspectives on the Ruskin Collection online Seven interns from Manchester Metropolitan University, working with Guild Master Rachel Dickinson in the summer of 2021, have explored the Guild's Ruskin Collection online, and come up with their own responses to what they discovered, guided by the brief to create something of interest for people between the ages of 16-24. 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. Readings from Ruskin Page12
