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Albrecht Durer by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
Drawing on the latest research, this luxurious volume presents an exciting new interpretation of Durer, both as a man and as an artist.
Albrecht Durer by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
Albrecht Durer's prints and drawings have inspired hundreds of artists, both during his life and after his death. Yet his talent as a painter and colorist, and his enthusiasm for the scientific world have not been widely appreciated. Durer's influence was both international and intergenerational-indeed ...Show more
Albrecht Durer 1471-1528 - The genius of the German Renaissance by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design | Series: Basic Art
Germany's greatest Renaissance artist Though he is most famous for his engravings, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was also a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit of German art. Durer's importance in the German High Renaissance was such that he can be considered to embody the moveme ...Show more
Albrecht Dürer 1471-1528 : The Genius of the German Renaissance by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design | Series: Basic Art Series 2.0
Germany's greatest Renaissance artist Though most famous for his engravings, Albrecht D rer (1471-1528) was also a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit of German art. D rer's importance in the German High Renaissance was such that he can be considered to embody the movement ent ...Show more
Art Deco by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
The Art Deco style is so recognisable and widespread that its original influence on the culture in which it emerged has been all but lost in the clutter of imitation. This book draws our attention back to the birth of Art Deco - a period between two devastating world wars when industrialization was flou ...Show more
Art Deco (HB) by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
Now available in a new format, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Art Deco art and design from its origin to its present day influences. The Art Deco style is so recognizable and widespread that its original impact on the culture in which it emerged has been all but lost in the clutter of imitati ...Show more
Art Nouveau by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
This sumptuous volume explores key aspects of Art Nouveau-decorative arts, architecture, fashion, dance, advertising, and more-with an in-depth approach and stunning illustrations.
Art Nouveau by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
The Art Nouveau movement became an international phenomenon at the beginning of the twentieth century that ushered in the era of modernity in almost every aspect of cultural life. For decades critics have argued that Art Nouveau was not an artistic period in its own right, but an amalgam of artists and ...Show more
Caspar David Friedrich by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art
The painter of sublime stillness. The solitude of man and the bleak beauty of nature are prominent themes in the work of Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), the great romantic painter whose importance and influence have often been underestimated. Now widely considered to be the most important German art ...Show more
Codices Illustres - Hardcover by Norbert Wolf; Ingo F. Walther
Category: Art and Design
Famous ManuscriptsThe fascinating world of medieval miniature painting and illuminationFrom The Book of Kells to Boccaccio's Decameron, from the Vienna Genesis to Dante's Divine Comedy to open Codices illustres is to open the door into a precious, private world. Now in a revised format, this radiant boo ...Show more
Durer by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design | Series: Taschen Basic Art Series
This title is a Taschen 25 - Special edition! This title focuses on one of the Germany's greatest Renaissance artist. Though most famous for his engravings, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was also a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit of German art. Durer's importance in the Germa ...Show more
Expressionism by Norbert Wolf
Category: Art and Design
The transformation of reality: The most significant German contribution to 20th century European art During the first two decades of the 20th century, many artists famously experimented with nonrepresentational expression. Taking cues from ideas hinted as by artists such as El Greco, Goya, Van Gogh, and ...Show more