Building Ruskin's Italy

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.