Dürer

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Dürer

by Herbert Furst

EN·~54 minutes

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Description

Step into the luminous world of one of the Renaissance’s most enigmatic creators. This volume weaves scholarly insight with a warm, conversational voice, guiding listeners through Dürer’s remarkable talent for capturing character on canvas. Beautifully reproduced colour plates bring his most celebrated portraits—such as the dignified Holzschuer and the enigmatic lady with a siskin—to life, letting you see the brushstrokes that have fascinated generations.

Beyond the images, the author traces the artist’s journey from the bustling streets of Nuremberg to the grand courts of Europe, revealing how the politics, technology, and daily life of the 16th century shaped his work. Each chapter feels like a friendly chat, inviting you to ponder the links between nature, human experience, and artistic invention, while never rushing ahead of the early chapters.

The result is a thoughtful, accessible portrait of Dürer that balances reverence with curiosity, making the master’s legacy feel both timeless and intimately reachable for every listener.

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Language

en

Duration

~54 minutes (52K characters)

Series

Masterpieces in Colour

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-12-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Herbert Furst

1874–1945

A cosmopolitan writer and critic, he moved easily between literature, music, and the visual arts. His books helped introduce artists such as Chardin and Whistler to English-language readers in the early 20th century.

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