Paul Oskar Kristeller Biography

Paul Oskar Kristeller was a pivotal scholar of Renaissance humanism, dedicating his work to the philosophy of this transformative era. His research delved into the core thinkers of Renaissance thought, and his extensive scholarship, particularly his monumental catalog of uncatalogued manuscripts, offers an invaluable resource for understanding Renaissance culture. Kristeller's influence extended to the philosophy of art, where his essays became seminal readings. He also spearheaded a significant project charting the reception of classical works through the Middle Ages and Renaissance.