Routledge - Walter Pater and the Language of Sculpture Book

Explore the connection between Victorian aesthetics and visual art in Walter Pater and the Language of Sculpture. This scholarly work from the British Art: Global Contexts series is the first monograph to examine how the critic Walter Pater approached the medium of sculpture. By connecting Pater's aesthetic theories with his views on writing, this study reveals how his concepts of visual and written language function together. The text examines the concept of relief (rilievo) and hybrid forms, looking at how Pater viewed the role of the writer as a sculptor or a carver in language. This book provides a deep look at Pater's unique perspective on art forms and linguistic expression. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in Victorian art history, literary theory, and the relationship between different modes of artistic communication.