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100 1 _aFurst, Herbert,
_d1874-1945
245 1 0 _aDürer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMasterpieces in Colour
500 _aRelease date is 2012-12-29
508 _aE-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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
830 0 _aMasterpieces in Colour
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41734
999 _c82573
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