The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Walter Pater

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Author Pater, Walter, 1839-1894
Title The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry
Contents Preface -- Two early French stories -- Pico della Mirandola -- Sandro Botticelli -- Luca della Robbia -- The poetry of Michelangelo -- Leonardo da Vinci -- The school of Giorgione -- Joachim du Bellay -- Winckelmann -- Conclusion.
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Summary "The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry" by Walter Pater is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century, focusing on the cultural and aesthetic movements of the Renaissance. The work delves into various artistic figures, such as Botticelli and Michelangelo, and the philosophical ideas that characterized this vibrant period in history. Pater's aim is to explore beauty and artistic excellence through a personal and subjective lens, encouraging readers to appreciate art and poetry by understanding their unique impressions and effects. The opening of the text presents a thorough examination of the concept of beauty, emphasizing its relativity and the importance of individual perception in its appreciation. Pater critiques prior attempts to provide abstract definitions of beauty, proposing instead that true aesthetic criticism should focus on concrete experiences and unique impressions elicited by various forms of art. He sets the stage for the subsequent studies by discussing the complex interplay between the revival of classical antiquity and the emerging humanist spirit of the Renaissance. Through the lens of early French stories and notable figures like Pico della Mirandola, Pater illustrates the multi-faceted nature of the Renaissance as a movement that transcends mere artistic revival to encompass a broader cultural awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NX: Fine Arts: Arts in general
Subject Renaissance -- Italy
Subject Renaissance
Subject Arts, Renaissance
Category Text
EBook-No. 2398
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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