| Author |
Furst, Herbert, 1874-1945 |
| Title |
Dürer
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| Series Title |
Masterpieces in Colour
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by sp1nd, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Dürer" by Herbert E. A. Furst is an art biography written in the early 20th century that explores the life and works of the renowned German painter Albrecht Dürer. The book delves into Dürer's significance in the art world during the Northern Renaissance, providing insight into his creative processes, influences, and the thematic concerns reflected in his works. Furst's narrative presents Dürer as a multidimensional figure—a craftsman, thinker, and moralist—whose art was heavily influenced by the socio-political and religious contexts of his time. He emphasizes Dürer’s struggle for recognition and financial success while highlighting his dedication to capturing the human condition, faith, and emotion in his pieces. The book further critiques Dürer’s blending of realism with the fantastical, suggesting that his appeal lies not in the mere beauty of his creations, but in the depth of thought and intention behind them. Through the portraits, engravings, and altarpieces, Furst positions Dürer as a pivotal figure who sought to convey profound truths about existence, sorrow, and faith through his meticulously crafted art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ND: Fine Arts: Painting
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| Subject |
Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41734 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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