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The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

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This is the best compilation of Duerer prints I have ever seen. Duerer's talent is really downplayed in the avant-guarde scene today, but if you just look, you'll have instant appreciation. My only dissapointment was that the book does not include all of Duerer's Revelation woodcuts, which are my favorites. Anyway, I suggest you look into this book--it is amazing.

The woodcuts in this book leap out at you with a ferocious and violent intent. I've seen the originals and the reproduction job here is nothing short of superb. It's hard to believe that such visions of the apocolypse come from Germany in the early part of the millenium. You can't miss this book! The engraving book is also way kool.

Albrecht Durer was one of the most talented artists the world has ever seen, and his woodcuts, especially those of apocolyptic visions are spectacular. This book reproduces these woodcuts faithfully, and the images are not diminished by the format of the book as is often the case.

These images are the stuff of nightmares - hell, torment, torture and death, and yet the images are so startlingly realistic as to be almost poignant in their representations. Enjoyt the images for what they are - works of genius. In addition the commentary is worthwhile, with interesting observations of Durer's life and techniques.

A valuable addition to an art lover's library, but also a fascinating book for anyone who is interested in genius.

The visuals contained in this book by Durer are very very good. It gives you a great idea of what type of talent this man had. There is a very nice transition from his earlier work to the later noticeable due to the intricate detail woodcut by woodcut. If you are a fan of Durer, or wanted to know what he was capable of creating, I highly suggest checking this one out.

This book is 346 pages, not 44 as listed. Dover has a newer edition. Durer masterworks.

I bought this book for my husband after we had seen many of the works of Durer at Biltmore.

He is enjoying it.

Much more than I was hoping for. Great reproductions. So much to look at. A lifetime's worth of visual splendor.

I like this book very much.
1) It contains all engravingwoodcuts works of Durer.
2) Most pictures are big enough to my expectation.
3) Print quality are good.

Thanks very much!

Una gran edición a costo más que razonable para mi. Contiene todos los grabados en madera.