The Renaissance: Studies In Art And Poetry
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Walter Pater
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of California Press, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some silverfish damage on DJ.
Walter Pater's seminal work, The Renaissance: Studies In Art And Poetry The 1893 Text, presents a profound examination of aestheticism and its manifestations across various artistic expressions of the Renaissance period. This influential collection of essays chronicles the lives and works of figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Sandro Botticelli, illustrating their contributions to the era's unique cultural landscape. Pater argues for the importance of individual perception and the pursuit of beauty as a primary value, shaping the intellectual currents of his time and beyond. The text uncovers the intricate connections between art, literature, and philosophy, offering a contemplative and eloquent perspective on the nature of artistic appreciation. It instructs readers on a deeper engagement with beauty, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of art history and literary criticism.
Author: Walter Pater
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of California Press, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some silverfish damage on DJ.
Walter Pater's seminal work, The Renaissance: Studies In Art And Poetry The 1893 Text, presents a profound examination of aestheticism and its manifestations across various artistic expressions of the Renaissance period. This influential collection of essays chronicles the lives and works of figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Sandro Botticelli, illustrating their contributions to the era's unique cultural landscape. Pater argues for the importance of individual perception and the pursuit of beauty as a primary value, shaping the intellectual currents of his time and beyond. The text uncovers the intricate connections between art, literature, and philosophy, offering a contemplative and eloquent perspective on the nature of artistic appreciation. It instructs readers on a deeper engagement with beauty, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of art history and literary criticism.