Customer Reviews

Drawings of Albrecht Durer (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

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A nice collection of Durer's delicate, detailed drawings. Each has some info about the drawing by some expert in the field. Most of the drawings were apparently drawn so lightly that the images in the book had to be darkened for them to show completely (hence the gray backgrounds, as if drawn on gray paper). Still, details are clear. His drawings, though, are not as wonderfully complete as his paintings and woodcuts, so there may be some disappointed fans out there who have seen other masterpieces by him. My copy has yellowed with time, due to type of paper used, but it nicely completes my collection of all things by Durer. I think a glossier paper would have been worth the extra expense here (hence my 4 out 5 star rating). Again, a great collection, despite my 4-star review!

This small collection of Durer drawings is interesting but the selection is tiny: less than 100 of Durer's thousand or so existing drawings

When I was in high school I found myself doodeling alot. Getting into trouble from being side tracked with school work. I went to the school library and was looking at books of art and found a specific book by Albrecht Durer. I have looked through many books of art but none has ever caught my attention like this one. No other book has been of interest since. I checked out the book several times to learn his art and it inspired me to take my doodeling to the next level. I have never forgot his name or his art and I never will. I rate this book a 5 star, the best inspiring book, a book that sent me on my way to art.