What did John Ruskin's writing style evolve towards over time?
More complex language
More poetic language
Plainer language
More abstract language
Answer
Over time, the elaborate style that characterised John Ruskin's earliest writing on art gave way to plainer language. This was designed to communicate his ideas more effectively, emphasising the connections between nature, art, and society.
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