Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 260 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.) Reading ease score: 46.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Renaissance -- Italy Renaissance Arts, Renaissance NX Text Art Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General 391219 2025-06-02T10:31:27.022774 text/html 391040 2025-01-08T22:52:12.894417 text/html 226162 2025-06-02T10:31:35.754714 application/epub+zip 230681 2025-06-02T10:31:30.582776 application/epub+zip 219193 2025-06-02T10:31:29.285717 application/epub+zip 453989 2025-06-02T10:31:39.791677 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437967 2025-06-02T10:31:34.968661 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361526 2022-09-02T12:55:52.837994 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375115 2025-06-02T10:31:26.363755 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370203 2020-12-27T17:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143401 2020-12-27T17:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18683 2025-06-02T10:31:40.106634 application/rdf+xml 18354 2025-06-02T10:31:29.863707 image/jpeg 4145 2025-06-02T10:31:29.578687 image/jpeg 224185 2025-06-02T10:31:27.074727 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia