Dürer (Mega Square)
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (880 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00IODLK04 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He, like Leonardo, was a man of striking physical attractiveness, great charm of manner and conversation, and mental accomplishment, being well grounded in the sciences and mathematics of the day. Dürer, in spite of all his tense energy, dominated conflicting passions by a sovereign and speculative intelligence comparable with that of Leonardo. Dürer is the greatest of German artists and most representative of the German mind. He, too, was on the border of two worlds, that of the Gothic age and that of the modern age, and on the border of two arts, being an engraver and draughtsman rather than a painter.. Dürer, however, had not the feeling for abstract beauty and ideal grace that Leonardo possessed; but instead, a profound earnestness, a closer interest in humanity, and a more dramatic invention. Consequently, the art of engraving upon wood and copper, which may be called the pictorial branch of printing, was much encouraged. His skill in draughtsmanship was extraordinary; Dürer is even more celebrated for his engravings on wood and copper than for his paintings. It is very serious and sincere; very human, and addressed the hearts and understanding of the masses. He remained profoundly Germanic in his stormy penchant for drama, as was his contemporary Mathias Grünewald, a fantastic visionary and rebel against all Italian seductions. The Renaissance in Germany was more a moral and intellectual than an artistic movement, partly due to northern con
Victoria Charles received her PhD in Art History. She has published extensively on art history and has contributed to Art Information, an international guide to contemporary art. She is a regular contributor to journals and magazines.
About the AuthorVictoria Charles received her PhD in Art History. She is a regular contributor to journals and magazines.. She has published extensively on art history and has contributed to Art Information, an international guide to contemporary art
"Good biography but pics don't line up" according to Kindle Customer. There is commentary on many works, but the work displays elsewhere in most cases. Very irritating. Liked the biography and how it is laid out. Many watercolors I never saw before. Would rate higher if layout of comments with works was consistent.