The Mentor: Two Early German Painters, Dürer and Holbein, Vol. 1, Num. 48,…
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"The Mentor: Two Early German Painters, Dürer and Holbein, Vol. 1, Num. 48,…" by Frank Jewett Mather, Jr. is a scholarly art history publication likely written in the early 20th century. This book provides an exploration of two prominent figures in the German Renaissance art movement, Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein, elucidating their contributions to the world of painting and engraving. Mather, as a professor of art and archaeology, brings a knowledgeable
perspective to the examination of their lives and works. The content of the book systematically details Dürer's and Holbein's artistic journeys, describing Dürer's early life in Nuremberg, his mastery in engravings, and the philosophical depth of his portraiture. It contrasts this with Holbein's career, which flourished in both Basel and London, highlighting his innate talent for capturing character and life in a more approachable style. Mather highlights key works by both artists, illustrating their respective techniques and thematic preoccupations, and contextualizing their contributions against the backdrop of the Renaissance cultural movement. The book serves not only as a guide to their notable pieces but also as an insightful commentary on how their works reflect the values and ideas of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mather, Frank Jewett, 1868-1953 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mentor: Two Early German Painters, Dürer and Holbein, Vol. 1, Num. 48, Serial No. 48 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 |
| Subject | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49933 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49933-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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