- Hardcover: 120 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press (Feb 18 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0691114935
- ISBN-13: 978-0691114934
- Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 22.5 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
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#328,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Books > Arts & Photography > Artists, A-Z > ( D-F ) > Durer, Albrecht
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From Publishers Weekly
When Renaissance humanists in the north set out to elevate Germany's reputation in eyes of the cultured world (Germans had long been considered "savage drunkards...responsible for the destruction of ancient Rome"), Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) seemed to be "a natural candidate to represent the visual side of this cultural revival in the north," argues German Renaissance scholar Bartrum. Within a few pages, one can see why. Dürer's images of animals and angels, as well as his ongoing task of self-portraiture, remain accomplishments of the highest artistic order, at once technically incredible and emotionally deep. This copiously illustrated, exhaustively annotated catalogue for a new show at the British Museum examines the entirety of Dürer's career, along with his diverse posthumous legacy in mediums from porcelain to banknotes. Perhaps the most significant artist of the Northern Renaissance (this catalogue is confident of the fact), Dürer emerges not only as a master draftsman, printmaker, even watercolorist, but also a charismatic friend and booster of the German arts. 85 color plates, 267 b&w illustrations.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In the early 1500s, Dürer was 'Europe's most famous living artist.' . . . [T]he reverence for the German in the sixteenth century and beyond gives the show its basic theme: his enduring influence. . . The enthusiastic reception the artist inspired, and the way that different generations have made him their own, is also the central concern of the beautifully illustrated catalogue. -- "Times Literary Supplement
Sure to become a standard reference source on the graphic art of Albrecht Dürer. . . . [An] impressive publication. -- "Choice
Sure to become a standard reference source on the graphic art of Albrecht Dürer. . . . [An] impressive publication. -- "Choice
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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By Timothy R. Stuart "TSPAC" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Albrecht Dürer and His Legacy: The Graphic Work of a Renaissance Artist (Hardcover)
This is a very nice compilation by my wife's favorite artist. The book features a cross-section of different media that were employed by Albrecht Durer. The text nicely complements the abundance of included photo reproductions of the stunning works produced by this phenomenal artist.
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Nice collection, May 31 2010
By D. Damon - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Albrecht Dürer and His Legacy: The Graphic Work of a Renaissance Artist (Hardcover)
I bought this book after seeing a spectacular exhibit of Durer's work in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. It was one of those events where you wished you could just study the artistry of the pictures for hours. So, I decided to get a book that I could study for hours. The book is really good, but it doesn't take the place of the real thing...I guess the detail of the photography can't capture the reality of the works, but it is close and it still is awe inspiring and there is a lot of great historical background on the pieces. I'm glad I bought the book.
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