DUERER ART

Though he is most famous for his engravings, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) wasalso a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit ofGerman art. Durer's importance in the German High Renaissance was suchthat he can be considered to embody the movement entirely. His visits toItaly (where he studied most notably with Giovanni Bellini) had a profoundeffect on his artistic development and enabled him to combine both Germanand Italian influences in his work. In his later life, Durer's passion forknowledge and progress led him to research and write on the subjects of arttheory and mathematics, making him not only the greatest Northern Europeanartist of his time, but also one of its leading thinkers. This overview ofDurer's entire oeuvre - covering his oil, tempera, and watercolorpaintings, copper and wood engravings, and his drawings and sketches - isthe perfect introduction to his work.