Durer And His Times

By Wilhelm Waetzoldt

Book Overview

""Durer and His Times"" is a comprehensive book written by Wilhelm Waetzoldt that provides a detailed account of the life and work of the famous German artist Albrecht Durer, as well as the cultural and historical context in which he lived. The book covers Durer's early life and education, his travels to Italy and the Netherlands, his artistic techniques and influences, and his contributions to the art world of his time. Waetzoldt also explores the social and political climate of the Renaissance era, providing readers with a broader understanding of the cultural and intellectual movements that shaped Durer's work. The book is richly illustrated with reproductions of Durer's paintings, drawings, and prints, as well as works by his contemporaries, making it an essential resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the art of the Renaissance period.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: 1428656804
• ISBN13: 9781428656802
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"