Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 vs The Seven Lamps of Architecture: Which Should You Read?
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Beauty, life, memory, obedience, power, sacrifice, and truth – these are the seven lamps of architecture. In this illustrated edition, Ruskin explains that the value of architecture hinges on both “the image it bears of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Seven Lamps of Architecture has the widest readership — 960 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 | The Seven Lamps of Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (24) | 3.8 (960) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.2 (4) |
Reception
| Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 | The Seven Lamps of Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 24 | 960 |
| Editions | 14 | 245 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 3502 |
| Reading it now | — | 178 |
| Written reviews | — | 45 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1254 |
| Pages | 150 | 206 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 or The Seven Lamps of Architecture?
Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 3.8/5, The Seven Lamps of Architecture 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 or The Seven Lamps of Architecture?
Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 (150 pages, ≈ 2 h 47 m); The Seven Lamps of Architecture (206 pages, ≈ 3 h 49 m).
Which is harder to read: Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780 or The Seven Lamps of Architecture?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Biographical memoirs of extraordinary painters, 1780: Demanding; The Seven Lamps of Architecture: Demanding.