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Dürer / Norbert Wolf ; translated from the German by Cynthia Hall.

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Original language: German Publisher: Munich : Prestel, [2017]Description: 299 pages ; illustrations (some color) ; 34 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 3791383450
  • 9783791383453
Other title:
  • Albrecht Dürer [Cover title]
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 759.3 23
LOC classification:
  • N6888.D8 W6129 2017
Summary: "This generously illustrated volume on the work of DuÌrer makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. This monograph explores DuÌrer's entire life and oeuvre by focusing on the most important of his works. It follows the artist as he traveled throughout Europe, completing commissions for noblemen, kings, emperors, and popes-all the while satisfying his own thirst for knowledge and struggling with the changes brought about by the Reformation. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details-allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and output. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship." --Publisher description.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks N6888 .D8 W6129 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001427888

Original edition published in 2010.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-294) and indexes.

"This generously illustrated volume on the work of DuÌrer makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation. This monograph explores DuÌrer's entire life and oeuvre by focusing on the most important of his works. It follows the artist as he traveled throughout Europe, completing commissions for noblemen, kings, emperors, and popes-all the while satisfying his own thirst for knowledge and struggling with the changes brought about by the Reformation. Overflowing with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details-allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and output. Chronologically arranged, the book covers important biographical and historic events that reflect the latest scholarship." --Publisher description.

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