Delphi Complete Works of Albrecht Durer (Illustrated)

The greatest German Renaissance artist, Albrecht Durer produced a vast body of works, including altarpieces, religious works, portraits, copper engravings and woodcuts. Durer established his reputation and influence across Europe when he was still in his twenties, due to his high-quality woodcut pri [...]
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The greatest German Renaissance artist, Albrecht Durer produced a vast body of works, including altarpieces, religious works, portraits, copper engravings and woodcuts. Durer established his reputation and influence across Europe when he was still in his twenties, due to his high-quality woodcut prints and striking versatility. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Durer's complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The complete paintings of Albrecht Drer - over 100 images, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore Drer's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view* Includes Drer's engravings and woodcuts - spend hours exploring the artist's diverse works* The artist's famous memoir of his travels* Features four bonus biographies - discover Drer's artistic and personal life* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological orderPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsSAINT JOHN'S CHURCHSELF PORTRAIT, 1493SAINT JEROME IN THE WILDERNESSVIRGIN AND CHILD BEFORE AN ARCHWAYPORTRAIT OF ELECTOR FREDERICK THE WISE OF SAXONYTHE SEVEN SORROWS OF THE VIRGINSELF PORTRAIT, 1498PORTRAIT OF OSWOLT KRELSELF PORTRAIT WITH FUR-TRIMMED ROBELAMENTATION FOR CHRISTA YOUNG HAREADORATION OF THE MAGIFEAST OF THE ROSARYADAM AND EVEMARTYRDOM OF THE TEN THOUSANDMELENCOLIA IPORTRAIT OF MICHAEL WOLGEMUTTHE FOUR APOSTLESThe PaintingsTHE COMPLETE PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe EngravingsLIST OF ENGRAVINGSThe WoodcutsLIST OF WOODCUTSThe MemoirMEMOIRS OF JOURNEYS TO VENICEThe BiographiesDRER by Herbert FurstDRER by M. F. SweetserALBRECHT DRER by T. Sturge MooreBRIEF BIOGRAPHY by Sidney ColvinPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set