Peter, Walter Horatio
The Renaissance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781508826675
- author:
- Peter, Walter Horatio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 150
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry by Walter Horatio Pater explores the pivotal cultural movement that shaped European history between the 14th and 17th centuries. This Italian arts history volume delves into the intellectual foundations of humanism, its impact on art, architecture, politics, science, and literature. At the heart of the Renaissance was a new way of thinking about humanity, derived from classical Greek philosophy and Roman Humanitas. This shift in perspective led to innovations such as linear perspective in painting and the development of concrete-making techniques. The movement also saw a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, which sparked a flourishing of Latin and vernacular literatures. This book offers a comprehensive look at the Renaissance, from its early beginnings in Italy to its widespread influence across Europe.
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