
Albrecht Dürer 1471-1528
The Genius of the German RenaissanceBy Victoria CharlesLength2h 30m
About this audiobook
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) is widely regarded as one of the most significant artists of the Northern Renaissance. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, Dürer became renowned for his mastery of various mediums, including painting, printmaking, and wood-cutting. Throughout his life, Dürer produced a vast array of works that demonstrated his technical skill and innovative vision. His art often incorporated religious and classical themes, and his use of perspective and realism helped to establish new standards in European art. Beyond his artistic achievements, Dürer was also a prolific writer and thinker. His treatises on geometry, human proportion, and the theory of perspective remain influential in the fields of art and science to this day. In this comprehensive biography, readers will gain insight into Dürer's life and work, exploring the cultural and political context in which he lived and the impact he had on the art world. Drawing on extensive research and analysis, this book presents a compelling portrait of one of the most important figures of the Renaissance.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length2 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
5A SELECTION OF MASTERPIECES WITH COMMENTARY
2DÜRER’S LIFE
6THE DRAWINGS
3THE PAINTER
7BIOGRAPHY
4THE WOODCUTS AND COPPER ENGRAVINGS