Peter Vischer by Cecil Headlam
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"Peter Vischer" by Cecil Headlam is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a monograph that delves into the life and contributions of the renowned German bronze-founder Peter Vischer, who holds a significant place in the transition from Gothic to Renaissance art in Germany. The book emphasizes Vischer's influence as a leading craftsman and explores not only his individual works but also those of his family,
setting the context of artistic evolution in Nuremberg. The opening of the book introduces readers to the background of bronze work in Germany, particularly focusing on the early life of Hermann Vischer, Peter's father, who settled in Nuremberg around the mid-15th century. It outlines the flourishing environment of Nuremberg at the time, filled with opportunities for craftsmen due to its wealth and cultural aspirations. The text begins to trace the artistic lineage and the development of bronze artistry in the Vischer family while establishing Peter Vischer's identity as a master craftsman. Importantly, it sets the stage for a detailed examination of his oeuvre, illustrating how the Vischer family contributed significantly to the German Renaissance, culminating in monumental pieces like the Shrine of St. Sebald. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Headlam, Cecil, 1872-1934 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02015329 |
| Title | Peter Vischer |
| Credits | E-text prepared by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NB: Fine Arts: Sculpture |
| Subject | Vischer, Peter, approximately 1455-1529 |
| Subject | Vischer, Peter, 1487-1528 |
| Subject | Vischer family |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57428 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57428-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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