Albrecht Dürer (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Ford Heath

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 042863060X ISBN 13: 9780428630607

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the life and work of Albrecht Dürer, a central figure where German art and history meet.

This engaging biography presents a vivid portrait of the artist as he rises from a bustling Nuremberg workshop to a throne of influence across Europe. Rich with context on 15th- and 16th-century craft, politics, and religion, it reveals how Dürer’s skill in painting, engraving, and design helped shape the Renaissance in Germany.

From Dürer’s early training and the city’s vibrant guilds to his grand projects for Maximilian I, the narrative connects the artist’s personal milestones with the broader currents of his time. Readers will gain a grounded sense of his techniques, his famous woodcuts and engravings, and the lasting impact of his work on art and culture.

• Learn how Niurnberg’s trade guilds and civic life fostered artistic innovation.
• Follow the progression of Dürer’s major works, including portraits, altarpieces, and the great prints.
• See how the artist navigated religious, political, and cultural shifts of his era.
• Discover the collaborations and friendships that influenced his career, such as his ties to scholars and patrons.

Ideal for readers of art history and biography, this edition offers a clear, accessible look at a master whose life mirrors the birth of modern German art.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 042863060X
• ISBN 13: 9780428630607
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176