John Ruskin
/ˌdʒɒn ˈrʌskɪn/
/ˌdʒɑːn ˈrʌskɪn/
- (1819-1900) an English writer and artist. He supported the work of J M W Turner and the Pre-Raphaelites and was a leading figure in the Gothic Revival. In 1869 he became the first Professor of Art at Oxford University, and his books about art include Modern Painters (1843-60) and The Stones of Venice (1851-3). He also wrote about social justice and was in favour of better educational opportunities for working people. Ruskin College, Oxford, is named after him. His house in the Lake District is kept as a museum.
约翰·拉斯金（John Ruskin）：（1819-1900）英国作家和艺术家。他支持特纳（JMW Turner）和拉斐尔前派（Pre-Raphaelites）的工作，并且是哥特复兴时期的重要人物。1869年，他成为牛津大学的第一位艺术教授，他的艺术书籍包括《现代画家》（1843-60年）和《威尼斯的石头》（1851-3年）。他还撰写了有关社会正义的文章，并赞成为工人提供更好的教育机会。牛津大学罗斯金学院以他的名字命名。他在湖区的房子被保留为博物馆。