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Choose the correct interpretation of John Ruskin's aesthetic philosophy as reflected in 'Modern Painters' and 'The Stones of Venice'.
- 1Ruskin's work is primarily focused on technical aspects of architecture and painting, excluding any discussion of morality or society.
- 2Ruskin maintains that beauty in art is purely subjective and unrelated to social or ethical considerations.
- 3Ruskin emphasizes the moral and spiritual dimensions of art, arguing that true artistic greatness arises from fidelity to nature, sincerity, and a reflection of the artist's character and society's values.✓
- 4Ruskin advocates for the strict imitation of classical forms and the rejection of nature as a source of artistic inspiration.
Correct answer
Ruskin emphasizes the moral and spiritual dimensions of art, arguing that true artistic greatness arises from fidelity to nature, sincerity, and a reflection of the artist's character and society's values.
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