Stephen Kite Livres

Focusing on John Ruskin's architectural evolution, this work draws from extensive field research and archival material to explore his observations in Italy. It narrates the transformation of Ruskin's picturesque naturalism into a deeper engagement with the physicality of architecture, particularly the lesser-known monuments. Kite emphasizes Ruskin's near-archaeological approach, highlighting his quest to uncover the hidden stories within Italy's built environment, as he sought to understand the essence of the structures he encountered.

Focusing on the life and architectural career of a pivotal figure in 20th-century England, this distinctive study explores his contributions as a maker, theorist, and educator in architecture. First published in 2005, it highlights the individual's influence on the field and offers insights into his innovative ideas and teachings that shaped contemporary architectural practices.

Machine generated contents note: -- 1. Shadow Beginnings -- 2. Primordial Shadows -- 3. 'The art of Shaddowes': the Baroque of Hawksmoor and Vanbrugh -- 4. Shadows of the Sublime -- 5. Gothick 'Gloomth' -- 6. John Ruskin and Shadows of Power -- 7. Shadow Carpets -- 8. Shadows of the Unconscious: the Venice of Adrian Stokes and Aldo Rossi -- 9. Louis Kahn and the 'Treasury of Shadows' -- 10. Shadow Futures -- Bibliography -- Index