Here is an excellent book for several reasons. First, the personal vision that John Ruskin (1819-1900) gives Giotto and other artists he discovered in Florence is still today very exciting, even if it can be discussed. On the other hand, the beautiful translation Frédérique Campbell retains the characteristics of the style of the English writer (whose taste for digressions and long sentences that proceed in waves inspired Proust), while an astonishing fluidity. Finally, the edition is richly illustrated, which allows easily (unlike the original English edition!) To see the works which Ruskin spoke. We end this beautiful play by having furiously want to pack for Florence.
