Albrecht Durer (Artists Through the Ages)

Wood, Alix

ISBN 10: 1477754482 ISBN 13: 9781477754481

Publisher: Windmill Books, 2015

Synopsis

Albrecht Dürer was a master of many creative pursuits, including painting, engraving, and printmaking. With an artistic talent that appeared at the age of 13, Dürer began his career as an apprentice and went on to be regarded as one of the greatest Renaissance artists. This text features Dürer’s fascinating biographical details as well as his most famous works, including the engravings and woodcuts that have solidified his position in history as a masterful artist. Informative sidebars appear on every spread, offering opportunities for additional learning.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 3-6-Eye-catching examinations of big names in art. Though these books are clearly laid out for reluctant readers, with short blocks of text and rich graphics, the narratives can be difficult to follow at times. A faux scrapbook format blends famous pieces of artwork, photographs, maps, and sidebars about related people and topics over a pastel-colored background. Reproductions of paintings are seamlessly paired with descriptions of the artist's life or aesthetic concerns. Research tools are limited, however. VERDICT Despite some drawbacks, this is a useful hi-lo introduction to a variety of artistic styles and periods.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Windmill Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1477754482
• ISBN 13: 9781477754481
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32