The Northern Renaissance: Dürer to Holbein
By Unknown Author.
Description
The Northern Renaissance was a period of profound social and religious upheaval in Europe, with the rapid spread of humanism and the burgeoning Protestant Reformation sweeping the continent. Reflecting this momentous change is the glorious art of the period, which draws on the complex themes of religion, allegory, and classical myth and is further characterized by superb technical skill coupled with an interest in capturing likeness with almost psychological precision.This sumptuously illustrated volume features works by German artists Albrecht Dürer and Hans Holbein—two of the g...
ISBN(s)
190568682X, 9781905686827
