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Drawings of Albrecht Dürer (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) Paperback – June 1, 1970

by Heinrich Wolfflin (Editor), Albrecht Durer (Illustrator), Stanley Applebaum (Translator),
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Originally published in Munich in 1914, this selection of Albrecht Dürer's finest drawings by the great art historian Heinrich Wöfflin has long been regarded as a basic book in the arts. It has gone through many editions in Europe, even though this is its first appearance in English.
Professor Wöfflin selected 81 drawings by the master both for their individual interest and for the light they cast on Dürer's artistic growth and evolution. They begin with the self-portrait Dürer drew at the age of 13 in 1484 and end with his Head of Saint Mark, done in 1526, approximately two years before his death. Included are many favorites as well as many works that are little known. Of special interest are sketches that Dürer prepared for famous works in other media, such as drawings for the famous woodcut series The Life of the Virgin.
Professor Wöfflin's penetrating essay, which is considered one of the foundations of modern art criticism, has been translated by Stanley Appelbaum.
Several features have been added to this Dover edition of Dürer's drawings: a revised statement on ownership of originals; bibliographical note; Winkler numbers; and a new Foreword by Alfred Werner, art critic and lecturer.

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  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 1970
  5. Dimensions
    7.64 x 0.52 x 11.38 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780486223520
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0486223520
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Originally published in Munich in 1914, this selection of Albrecht Dürer's finest drawings by the great art historian Heinrich Wöfflin has long been regarded as a basic book in the arts. It has gone through many editions in Europe, even though this is its first appearance in English.
Professor Wöfflin selected 81 drawings by the master both for their individual interest and for the light they cast on Dürer's artistic growth and evolution. They begin with the self-portrait Dürer drew at the age of 13 in 1484 and end with his Head of Saint Mark, done in 1526, approximately two years before his death. Included are many favorites as well as many works that are little known. Of special interest are sketches that Dürer prepared for famous works in other media, such as drawings for the famous woodcut series The Life of the Virgin.
Professor Wöfflin's penetrating essay, which is considered one of the foundations of modern art criticism, has been translated by Stanley Appelbaum.
Several features have been added to this Dover edition of Dürer's drawings: a revised statement on ownership of originals; bibliographical note; Winkler numbers; and a new Foreword by Alfred Werner, art critic and lecturer.
Dover (1970) English publication, derived from the tenth (1923) edition of Albrecht Dürer, Handzeichnungen, as supplements.

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Regarded as the greatest of the German Renaissance artists, Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) created a vast body of work that ranges from altarpieces to copper engravings and portraits. Painter, printer, draughtsman, and art theorist, he remains best known for his woodcuts.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0486223523
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Revised edition (June 1, 1970)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780486223520
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486223520
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.14 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.64 x 0.52 x 11.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kenneth J. Kant
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting commentary on the artist and his work
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2013
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I haven't completely finished the book. It takes time to read Wolffin's comments and then go to the particular drawing under discussion. I find it all very interesting and useful to see the drawings and get some idea of what was happening with Durer as he did them. Very worthwhile book.
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juanita kling
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift of Perception
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013
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This is a wonderful book and opportunity to learn from the Master. The drawings are clear. To be able to take one's time and study the drawings is invaluable. I bought this for my Granddaughter. It is my turn next.
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KB MD
3.0 out of 5 stars good for what it is
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2011
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This small collection of Durer drawings is interesting but the selection is tiny: less than 100 of Durer's thousand or so existing drawings
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David of Ballard
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for art history, but with poor reproductions
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015
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Overall this is a good book for the price, with educational text and a good collection of images. However, the reproductions are low quality, so you cannot get a real sense of the work. This makes the book more appropriate for art history study than for enjoyment.

Specifically, the paper stock is off white, almost pale yellow, so there are no true whites in the images. The blacks are not deep, I suppose due to the ink used. Further, many of the images are color, reproduced here in in black and white (really: in yellow and gray). Thus you can see the subject matter, composition, lines, etc. but you cannot fully 'experience' it.

This in in contrast to another book from Dover, "The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer", which for about the same price provides much better reproductions - still not 'coffee table', but crisp and nearer the originals.
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Albrecht Durer-great drawings
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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Great Book. Enjoy viewing the drawings. The fine art images are a must have in any collection for this time period.
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charles maki
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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beautiful book in very good condition
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William J. Rice
5.0 out of 5 stars Enspired by the Art of Albrecht Durer
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2000
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.
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savannah s
4.0 out of 5 stars good images, you get what you pay for..
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2015
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good reproductions of durer's work. very small collection, but nonetheless, good quality. i give it 4 stars because the images are GOOD quality, but not the best they could be. i cherish this book though, very nice.
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Ja Sainz Vicuna
5.0 out of 5 stars los dibujos elegidos y la calidad de las reproducciones
Reviewed in Spain on January 31, 2021
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Para alguien a quien le gusta dibujar aprender a copiarlos es una excelente practica
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うさこ
4.0 out of 5 stars 残念
Reviewed in Japan on August 8, 2019
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作品数が多くあまり知られていない素描も収録されていて資料としてはとてもいいのですが他の方のレビューにもあった通り紙質と印刷があまり良くありません。すべてモノクロ。それと矛盾するようですが細部がよくわかるものもあり、ペーパーバックで廉価ということもあり惜しげなく表紙を丸めて眺められるのは重宝です。
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Alexander Gardics
3.0 out of 5 stars a let down
Reviewed in Germany on May 25, 2021
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Artists like Leonardo, Michelangelo and Durer turned the art of drawing into a trademark. Its existence as a separate art form became justified through their work and whoever wants to enter this territory should better take it seriously because the standard is set very high. While Leonardo's strength lies in spontaneity, Durer is meticulous - after all, he is the master of engravings and woodcuts, therefore his drawings bear the marks of his craftsmanship. His "Praying hands" are pure poetry, the "Head of an apostle" is sublime, the famous "Hare" is legendary, but the winner here has to be the portrait of Durer's mother: somebody once said " there is nothing ugly in this world". Well, Durer's drawing confirms this statement. (quality art often inspires us to open our eyes to the beauty of reality - that is why Vermeer, for instance, is such a great painter)

The book itself is not that inspiring, actually it is quite disappointing. All the images are monochrome, not worthy of the artist's work, whereas I clearly remember the beautiful blue backdrop of the "praying hands" and the colors of the "young hare". Instead, everything is grey here. I understand it is a 1970 edition but if something is not enjoyable, if it is not working, do not force it. If you want to purchase something good by Durer, get instead his engravings or the woodcuts by the same publisher and you will probably be much more satisfied. Those books are excellent.
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toriko
4.0 out of 5 stars 見応えあります
Reviewed in Japan on September 11, 2016
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素描、水彩など全部で79点をほぼ時系列で紹介してあり、
見応えはあるものの、印刷の質が良いとは言えないのが残念。

でも一枚一枚に丁寧な解説があるのが良いと思います。
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P. Leay
4.0 out of 5 stars Durer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2011
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Been trying to find a book of Durers drawings in the high street shops with no luck. This is a good volume with a good cross section of his works.
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