John Ruskin

John Ruskin (1819–1900) was an English writer, art critic, and social thinker whose influence permeated Victorian society. Born in London, his childhood was a blend of his father's Romanticism and his mother's strict evangelical faith, which instilled in him a deep appreciation for both literature and the Bible. Extensive travels through Europe with his family from a young age, particularly to the Alps and Venice, fueled his artistic and observational skills. His early noteb…