Albrecht Dürer
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Albrecht Durer
Durer was the inventor of etching and worked in wood, ivory, stone and metal.
Durer's engravings on wood and copper included the Apocalypse series, the Great Passion, Melancholia, The Knight, and St. Jerome in his Study. His paintings included Unknown Man and Virgin and Child.
Durer visited and worked in Italy and was largely responsible for introducing the discoveries of the Italian Renaissance to northern Europe.
A Young Hare (by Albrecht Durer)
The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer
The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
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Spectacular Talent
Albrecht Durer was one of the most talented artists the world has ever seen, and his woodcuts, especially those of apocolyptic visions are spectacular. This book reproduces these woodcuts faithfully, and the images are not diminished by the format of the book as is often the case.
These images are the stuff of nightmares - hell, torment, torture and death, and yet the images are so startlingly realistic as to be almost poignant in their representations. Enjoyt the images for what they are - works of genius. In addition the commentary is worthwhile, with interesting observations of Durer's life and techniques.
A valuable addition to an art lover's library, but also a fascinating book for anyone who is interested in genius.
Geometry
"Since geometry is the right foundation of all painting, I have decided to teach its rudiments and principles to all youngsters eager for art."
-- Albrecht Durer (1525)
Albrecht Durer (article)
His prints established his reputation across Europe when he was still in his twenties, and he has been conventionally regarded as the greatest artist of the Renaissance in Northern Europe ever since.
Source: Wikipedia
Adam and Eve (1507) (by Albrecht Durer)
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (by A Durer)
Only God knows
"There is no man on earth who can give a final judgment on what the most beautiful shape may be. Only God knows."
-- Albrecht Durer, as quoted in Albrecht Dürer : his life and work (1960) by M Brion
The Virgin and Child (1512) (by Albrecht Durer)
Knight, Death and the Devil (by Albrecht Durer)
Melancholia I (1514) (by Albrecht Durer)
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Durer's life and character
"My father suffered much and toiled painfully all his life, for he had no resources other than the proceeds of his trade from which to support himself and his wife and family. He led an honest, God-fearing life. His character was gentle and patient. He was friendly towards all and full of gratitude to his Maker..."
-- Albrecht Durer, as described by his son Albrecht (quotation in Albrecht Dürer : his life and work (1960) by M Brion
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d-artist Apr 4, 2009 @ 6:40 am | delete
- I got to go to Durer's house and studio in Nurenberg..very interesting...5*
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