Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 110 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) The Renaissance: studies in art and poetry 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. Scanned and proofed by Alfred J. Drake "The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry" by Walter Pater is a collection of essays that delves into the intricate relationship between art, poetry, and the cultural ethos of the Renaissance era, written during the late 19th century. The work examines notable figures and movements associated with this pivotal period in European history, embracing the revival of classical antiquity and the flourishing of humanistic ideals. Pater's essays not only elaborate on individual artists and poets but also reflect on broader themes such as beauty, emotion, and the transcendent qualities of artistic expression. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the subject of aesthetics and the complexities of defining beauty in a way that is both relatable and nuanced. Pater argues against abstract definitions and advocates for a more concrete understanding based on personal impressions and experiences of art and beauty. He emphasizes the importance of analyzing specific artistic works and figures, framing the Renaissance as a multifaceted movement whose roots can be traced into the Middle Ages. Pater sets the stage for his central discussions by touching upon the interconnections between various art forms and the intellectual currents of the time, outlining the journey from medieval influences to the vibrant artistic expressions that define the Renaissance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Renaissance -- Italy Renaissance Arts, Renaissance NX Text Art Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General 391047 390974 2024-10-02T11:03:04.511065 2023-10-02T09:36:39.958546 text/html text/html 391040 390967 2024-10-02T11:03:04.765017 2023-10-02T09:36:40.128544 text/html text/html 226088 2024-10-02T11:03:12.491985 application/epub+zip 230689 2024-10-02T11:03:08.201105 application/epub+zip 219201 2024-10-02T11:03:06.937004 application/epub+zip 454011 2024-10-02T11:03:15.876951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437967 2024-10-02T11:03:11.690015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361526 2022-09-02T12:55:52.837994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375115 375094 2024-10-02T11:03:04.041042 2023-10-02T09:36:39.615527 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 370203 2020-12-27T17:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143401 2020-12-27T17:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20225 2024-10-02T11:03:16.015923 application/rdf+xml 18354 2024-10-02T11:03:07.499026 image/jpeg 4145 2024-10-02T11:03:07.218986 image/jpeg 224125 2024-10-02T11:03:04.799052 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia