Studies in the History of the Renaissance by Pater, Walter
Studies in the History of the Renaissance by Pater, Walter

Studies in the History of the Renaissance

Through his highly idiosyncratic readings of some of the finest paintings, sculptures, and poems of the French...
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Author: Walter Pater
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Studies in the History of the Renaissance by Pater, Walter

Studies in the History of the Renaissance

CHF 16.69
Studies in the History of the Renaissance by Pater, Walter

Studies in the History of the Renaissance

CHF 16.69
Author: Walter Pater
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Through his highly idiosyncratic readings of some of the finest paintings, sculptures, and poems of the French and Italian Renaissance, Walter Pater in Studies in the History of the Renaissance redefined the practice of criticism as an impressionistic, almost erotic exploration of the critic's aesthetic responses. Pater's infamous "Conclusion," which forever linked him with the decadent movement, scandalized many with its insistence on making pleasure the sole motive of life, even as it charmed fellow aesthetes such as Oscar Wilde. This edition of Studies reproduces the text of the first edition of 1873. Matthew Beaumont's Introduction describes the cultural context that gave rise to the book, the reasons for its notoriety, Pater's philosophical outlook, and the arguments in his book. It explores Pater's work as an attempt to preserve the unique aesthetic of a work of art in the face of encroaching mass culture. The book also includes the later chapter on Giorgione as an
Appendix, comprehensive notes that identify the many literary and artistic references, and a useful glossary of names.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.


Author: Walter Pater, Matthew Beaumont
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 04/15/2010
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 7.74h x 5.08w x 0.57d
ISBN: 9780199535071

About the Author

Matthew Beaumont is Senior Lecturer in English at the University College London.

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