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Ruskin’s Journey

Synopsis
Professor Michael Wheeler revisits some of the sites that inspired John Ruskin and informed much of his thinking - Rouen cathedral in France, the falls at Schaffhausen in Switzerland, Chamonix in the French Alps, Venice, Oxford, and the English Lake District. Uses original drawings, paintings and diaries from the Ruskin Library at Lancaster University, from Ruskin’s home on Coniston Water and from the Tate Gallery in London.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 47 min.
Year of production
2000
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £??
Documentation
Accompanying teacher’s notes.
Subjects
Literature
Keywords
Ruskin, John

Credits

Director
Michael Wheeler
Producer
Michael Wheeler
Cast
Keith Hanley 

Production Company

Name

Lancaster University Television

Sponsor

Name

Lancaster University, Humanities Faculty

Distributor

Name

Lancaster University Television

Email
lutv@lancaster.ac.uk
Phone
01524 593984
Fax
01524 594069
Address
Bailrigg
Lancaster
LA1 4YW
Notes
Formerly: University of Lancaster Media Services Unit

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