The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer (Paperback)

~ Dr. W. Kurth (Editor), Albrecht Durer (Illustrator)

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Product Description

in all: Old Testament, St. Jerome, Passion, Life of Virgin, Apocalypse, many others. Introduction by Campbell Dodgson. "...it was in woodcut design that the creative genius of Dürer reached its highest expression...The only available source for many of these works."—Antique Monthly.

Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Reprint edition (June 1, 1963)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486210979
• ISBN-13: 978-0486210971
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,286 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Compilation, October 24, 2004

By	Brian Okabayashi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars timeless evil, September 12, 2000

By	"mayhemik" (San Francisco, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular talent, January 8, 2002

By	Lesley West (St James, Western Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.