"The Seven Lamps of Architecture" by John Ruskin
0 comments
An architect should live as little in cities as a painter. Send him to our hills, and let him study there what nature understands by a buttress, and what by a dome.
Comments:
Subscribe to this Blog
News
May 17, 2012
Museum Closed This Weekend
The Driehaus Museum will be closed on May 18, 19, 20, and 21. Read more
May 15, 2012
Henry Ives Cobb's Chicago
Edward W. Wolner was the first to author a book about this prolific, influential, and yet little-mentioned Chicago architect who designed the Newberry Library, Potter Palmer's mansion, and a number of buildings for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Read more
Featured Program
Rembrandt Young Artists
Sunday, June 3
Hear the future of classical music at a free afternoon concert featuring the winners of the 2012 Rembrandt Chamber Players High School Chamber Music Competition. Read more
Featured Program
Classic Cars Father's Day
Sunday, June 17
To celebrate Father's Day this year, the Museum offers free admission for dads, a close-up glimpse of two vintage cars from the early 1900s, and tours that include a rare behind-the-scenes visit to Samuel M. Nickerson's billiards room. Read more
Featured Program
Help Wanted: The Summer Servants Tour
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July 2 through September 14
In this new, interactive guided tour, Driehaus Museum guests have the unique opportunity to spend an evening exploring the secrets of the Nickerson Mansion servants’ quarters. Read more
Sign up