John Ruskin (also Ruskin), (John Ruskin, 1819-1900) - English writer, artist, art theorist, literary critic and poet. He had a great influence on the development of art history and aesthetics of the second half of the XIX - early XX centuries. Work " Sesame and Lilies " (" Sesame and Lilies ") first saw the light in 1865 and combined 2 parts - " King's Treasures " and " Queen's Gardens " - reflects a classic view of nature and the role of men and women in society for the 19th century. In 1871, an expanded edition of Ruskin's work was published, which was supplemented by the 3rd part " The Riddle of Life ". The book is distinguished by a special exquisite syllable characteristic of John Ruskin