Durer's art. Absolute fidelity to every detail Five full centuries lie between us and the life of Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His ability to represent a subject with an absolute fidelity to every detail seemed miraculous to his contemporaries, and still astounds us now: we need only think of his water-colours of plants and animals. In addition, Durer was the first painter to devote such close attention to the art of the self-portrait. No artist before him painted as many as he. The works by Durer collected in this book ...
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Durer's art. Absolute fidelity to every detail Five full centuries lie between us and the life of Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). His ability to represent a subject with an absolute fidelity to every detail seemed miraculous to his contemporaries, and still astounds us now: we need only think of his water-colours of plants and animals. In addition, Durer was the first painter to devote such close attention to the art of the self-portrait. No artist before him painted as many as he. The works by Durer collected in this book show the full range of this artist's unique genius.About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art Series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 colour illustrations with explanatory captions
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Very Good Condition. Cover shows light signs of use, but is unmarked and undamaged. Internally, clean and fresh, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Overall, very sound and presentable. 96 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Art & Design; Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528--Criticism and interpretation; Artists--Germany--Biography; Genre; Biography; ISBN: 3822885754. ISBN/EAN: 9783822885758. Add. Inventory No: 240417PB044.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. SOFTCOVER (061217) FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY: This sale is for a used Soft Cover Book: This book Contains Stains, bent, Writing, Highlight, Answers for most Questions, Notes, Names, Marker s Marks, and/Under-lining. Back and front cover (wrinkled & creased and damaged), Stem s binding (Good), Water damaged (a little), wrinkled pages (yes). You will be at most 65% satisfied with this item or your money back guarantee.
