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#65236. lanfranco
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It is said that in the late 19th century, a certain art-world figure in the U.K. made a significant and now-traditional contribution to the celebration of the first of May. Who was he, and what did he do?
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lanfranco
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I'm afraid not. Though the art-world figure I have in mind is, indeed, rather better known for his use of the pen than of the brush.
May 01 06, 6:21 PM
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lanfranco
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That's the one, peasy, a yay!
Ruskin is said to have promoted the use of ribbons on maypoles, and charmingly intricate dances involving them (and children), in order to drag the celebration away from its "undignified" pagan roots. That's Ruskin for you.
And then there's Ruskin's problem with his own "maypole" -- but perhaps the less said about that, the better ....
 http://www.visitcumbria.com/ruskin.htm
May 01 06, 8:32 PM
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