All that we call ideal in Greek or any other art, because t… - John Ruskin

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All that we call ideal in Greek or any other art, because to us it is false and visionary, was, to the makers of it, true and existent.

John Ruskin

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John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was an English author, poet and painter, most famous for his work as art critic and social critic.

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Alternative Names: Kata Phusin • Rŏsŭkʻin • J. Ruskin • John Rosukin • Jon Rasukin • Dzhon Rëskin • Ruskin

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When we build, let us think that we build for ever.

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All that we call ideal in Greek or any other art, because to us it is false and visionary, was, to the makers of it, true and existent. - John Ruskin

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