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The Seven Lamps of Architecture Chapter II - The Lamp of Truth Part 1
In which the intricate and noble virtue of truth is considered both as a moral beacon and as a guiding principle in the arts, particularly in architecture, where deceit in material and structure is condemned as a grave failing. Ruskin reflects upon the delicate balance between imagination and reality, advocating for honest construction free from pretence while acknowledging certain acceptable exceptions and the cautious use of new materials within time-honoured bounds.
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