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Albrecht Dürer

Art and Autobiography
By David Ekserdjian
Series: Renaissance Lives
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Albrecht Dürer by David Ekserdjian explores the life and art of one of the Renaissance's most obsessive and self-reflective artists. This book delves into Dürer’s personal experiences, his fascination with nature, and the influence of his travels and studies on his remarkable body of work. It highlights not only his paintings but also his often overlooked drawings and prints, revealing his unique stature in both northern European and Renaissance art history.
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This volume is essential reading for enthusiasts of Renaissance art, northern European art, and those interested in the intersection of autobiography and artistic expression.

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An original analysis of the autobiographical elements in Albrecht Durer's art.

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The Italian Renaissance is conventionally thought of as the historical period that bore witness to the rise of the individual. Yet no other artist of the time begins to compare with Albrecht Dürer in terms of the almost obsessive interest he displayed in depicting his life, his dreams and his surroundings in his art.

Exploring Dürer's life and times, the natural world in his work, and his studies, travel and influences, David Ekserdjian closely examines Dürer's paintings, as well as his drawings and prints, which are often comparatively overlooked. Revealing Dürer's remarkable, unique status, both in his own time and across the centuries, Albrecht Dürer by David Ekserdjian is essential reading for anyone interested in Renaissance or northern European art.

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Ekserdjian’s lively and elegantly written account vividly brings Dürer to life, tracing his artistic and autobiographical legacy. The book is praised for setting the artist in a rich historical and intellectual context, drawing on his prints, drawings, paintings, and writings. It captures Dürer's fascination with the world and the enduring mesmerising power of his narrative prints, which have inspired generations of artists, from Velázquez to Lucian Freud.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789147643

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 60 illustrations, 38 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture David Ekserdjian Non-Fiction Series: Renaissance Lives

About the Author

David Ekserdjian is professor of the history of art and film at the University of Leicester and keeper of the university art collection. His books include The Italian Renaissance Altarpiece: Between Icon and Narrative (2021).

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