Ruskin’s Seven Lamps of Architecture

Ruskin’s Seven Lamps of Architecture are fundamental principles that guide great building design and craftsmanship. They include Truth (honesty in materials and structure), Dimension (proportion and scale), Memory (connection to historical styles), Obedience (adherence to purpose), Life (decorative detail that brings vitality), Corruption (avoiding decay and deterioration), and Beauty (harmonious and expressive aesthetics). These lamps emphasize honesty, respect for tradition, craftsmanship, and the importance of beauty and integrity in architecture, inspiring architects to create meaningful and enduring structures.