The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer

I bought this book for my husband after we had seen many of the works of Durer at Biltmore. He is enjoying it.

Una gran edición a costo más que razonable para mi. Contiene todos los grabados en madera.

This book is 346 pages, not 44 as listed. Dover has a newer edition. Durer masterworks.

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.

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.