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Focusing on the artistic achievements of the French and Italian Renaissance, this work offers a unique critique of masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Pater’s vibrant prose presents unexpected and sometimes provocative insights, emphasizing pleasure as a central theme in life and art. His bold views sparked debates on hedonism and the purpose of art appreciation. This edition includes original annotations, an essay on Pater's influence on Oscar Wilde, and a biographical timeline, ensuring its relevance for art lovers and cultural critics alike.
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- Title
- The Renaissance
- Subtitle
- Studies in Art and Poetry
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Walter Pater
- Publisher
- Warbler Classics
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781962572118
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, True Stories, Philosophical Topics, Painting & Sculpture, Art, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Renaissance Art
- First published
- 1873
- Original title
- The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the artistic achievements of the French and Italian Renaissance, this work offers a unique critique of masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Botticelli. Pater’s vibrant prose presents unexpected and sometimes provocative insights, emphasizing pleasure as a central theme in life and art. His bold views sparked debates on hedonism and the purpose of art appreciation. This edition includes original annotations, an essay on Pater's influence on Oscar Wilde, and a biographical timeline, ensuring its relevance for art lovers and cultural critics alike.