Walter Pater
English author and aesthetic critic
Born
August 4th, 1839
186 years ago
Died
1894
131 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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Born in 1839, an English author and critic focused on aestheticism and the appreciation of art. Pater's writings emphasized the importance of individual experience and sensory perception in understanding beauty. The book 'Studies in the History of the Renaissance' published in 1873 is a significant contribution, reflecting his thoughts on art and culture during the Renaissance period. His essays explored literature, philosophy, and painting, influencing generations of artists and thinkers with his contemplative style and insights into art criticism.
Published 'Studies in the History of the Renaissance'
Influenced the aesthetic movement in literature
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