(Link to YouTube) Here is a vintage recording of readings from John Ruskin, taken from a cassette tape which circulated among a group of art friends in 1985.
This one includes selections by the Victorian art critic John Ruskin, from his famous works "Modern Painters" and "Elements of Drawing."
Topics include:
1. Greetings to Ron Harris and James Warhola.
2. Discussion about audio line mixers
3. Readings from Ruskin:
• painting open water
• advice to students
• gradation
• atmospheric perspective.
Note Ruskin's point at around 20 minutes in that cool colors don't necessarily recede, and warm colors don't necessarily advance.
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