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# Studies in the History of the Renaissance (Oxford World's Classics)

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Review: Great Studies of the Renaissance - Walter Pater was a brilliant historian of the Italian Renaissance. His observations on the lives of the artists are as authentic as any others. While Pater died in Oxford, England in 1897, his studies of the Renaissance underscore his love of art “for arts sake”.
Review: Excellent read - Pater begins his discussion by stating in the preface that beauty is relative, and like all abstract terms has meaning only in the concrete. To give meaning to the concept of beauty, the observer does not need to "possess a correct abstract definition" of it, but instead should have "a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects. He will remember always that beauty exists in many forms." Each chapter develops this theme through discussion of a specific artist or critic. Especially interesting are his essays on Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Botticelli. Pater demonstrates his own ability to be "deeply moved" by the artists he considers, using terms such as "charm," "strangeness" and "sweet" along with more traditional historical and critical terms to describe their work. The concluding chapter on Winckelmann synthesizes various points from his treatments of the individual artists into one coherent statement of the meaning and role of beauty in our lives. Art, he says, must be enjoyed for its own sake and not for other more extraneous reasons. It "comes to you professing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass, and simply for those moments' sake." Pater has an elegant and engaging writing voice that draws the reader through his various arguments. His prose style is itself an object of beauty. His larger argument has been validated repeatedly throughout the 125 years since he lived. Reading this book, I found myself wondering why it was considered so controversial when it first appeared. Perhaps it was considered revolutionary for its day; but from the perspective of 2014, I found it hard to understand what all the fuss was about.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #474,477 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #434 in Art Movements (Books) #1,530 in Art History (Books) #31,457 in History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (76) |
| Dimensions  | 7.7 x 0.5 x 5 inches |
| Edition  | New |
| ISBN-10  | 0199535078 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0199535071 |
| Item Weight  | 6.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | April 15, 2010 |
| Publisher  | Oxford University Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Studies of the Renaissance
*by G***H on June 17, 2025*

Walter Pater was a brilliant historian of the Italian Renaissance. His observations on the lives of the artists are as authentic as any others. While Pater died in Oxford, England in 1897, his studies of the Renaissance underscore his love of art “for arts sake”.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read
*by B***R on March 23, 2014*

Pater begins his discussion by stating in the preface that beauty is relative, and like all abstract terms has meaning only in the concrete. To give meaning to the concept of beauty, the observer does not need to "possess a correct abstract definition" of it, but instead should have "a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects. He will remember always that beauty exists in many forms." Each chapter develops this theme through discussion of a specific artist or critic. Especially interesting are his essays on Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Botticelli. Pater demonstrates his own ability to be "deeply moved" by the artists he considers, using terms such as "charm," "strangeness" and "sweet" along with more traditional historical and critical terms to describe their work. The concluding chapter on Winckelmann synthesizes various points from his treatments of the individual artists into one coherent statement of the meaning and role of beauty in our lives. Art, he says, must be enjoyed for its own sake and not for other more extraneous reasons. It "comes to you professing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass, and simply for those moments' sake." Pater has an elegant and engaging writing voice that draws the reader through his various arguments. His prose style is itself an object of beauty. His larger argument has been validated repeatedly throughout the 125 years since he lived. Reading this book, I found myself wondering why it was considered so controversial when it first appeared. Perhaps it was considered revolutionary for its day; but from the perspective of 2014, I found it hard to understand what all the fuss was about.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am pleased such an outlook is still available to read
*by L***T on May 15, 2017*

A remarkable historic prospective. I am pleased such an outlook is still available to read. I deem it a valuable tool for chipping away the opinions of time.

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