Walter Pater's Venice.

The article discusses Walter Pater's analysis of an engraving by Alphonse Legros, emphasizing the interplay between form and content in art. It also explores Pietro Aretino's detailed description of the sky in Venice, drawing parallels between nature and art. The text delves into the philosophical implications of aesthetic experiences and the transition towards abstraction in art, highlighting the influence of Pater's ideas on abstract painting. The author, David Carrier, is a philosopher and art critic, known for his work on aesthetics and abstract art. [Extracted from the article]