Albert Durer: His Life and Work V2

By Moriz Thausing

Book Overview

""Albert Durer: His Life and Work V2"" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned German artist, Albrecht D�����rer, written by Moriz Thausing. The book delves into the life of D�����rer, exploring his upbringing, education, and artistic career, as well as his personal relationships and the historical context in which he lived. Thausing also provides a detailed analysis of D�����rer's artwork, discussing his techniques, influences, and impact on the art world. This second volume of the biography covers D�����rer's later years, including his travels, his relationship with Emperor Maximilian, and his final works. With numerous illustrations and detailed descriptions, ""Albert Durer: His Life and Work V2"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance era.1882. Volume 2 of 2. No exhaustive and critical account of the life and works of Albert Durer had been previously placed before the English reading public. This is a careful translation of the German original. Durer, the German painter and engraver, was considered the foremost artist of the Renaissance. He was strongly influenced by spending several years in Italy and worked with equal mastery in painting, woodblock, copper and iron engraving. These volumes tell the story of his life and work, with many, many gorgeous illustrations. Volume 1 ISBN 0766154165.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162602740
• ISBN13: 9781162602745
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"