Albrecht Dürer
German Painter and Engraver
Born
May 21st, 1471
554 years ago
Died
April 6th, 1528
497 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A pivotal figure of the Northern Renaissance, Dürer specialized in painting, engraving, and theoretical writings on art and geometry. Artworks displayed remarkable detail and precision, revolutionizing printmaking. The established practice of signature on works indicated the importance of the artist as an individual. Major contributions to art theory included treatises on proportion and perspective. Dürer's travels to Italy influenced his work, bringing classical elements into the Northern European tradition.
Created iconic engravings like 'Melencolia I'
Produced celebrated works such as 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'
Developed detailed studies in proportions and perspective
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