Human Figure : Dresden Sketchbook by Albrecht Durer (1972, Trade Paperback)

$ 7.49

Original Language: German brand: Dover Publications, Incorporated LC Classification Number: NC251.D/ Dewey Decimal: 741.9/43 Genre: Art Intended Audience: Trade Synopsis: Experiments in various techniques. Life studies among finest ever done. Full Dresden Sketchbook. 170 plates., This incredible collection contains drawings in which Durer experimented with many methods: the "anthropometric system," learned from Leonardo; the "exempeda" method, known to most as the man inscribed in a circle, the human figure in motion and much more. While some drawings are theoretical, many more are life studies that rank among the finest ever done. 170 plates.", This incredible collection contains drawings in which Drer experimented with many methods: the "anthropometric system," learned from Leonardo; the "exempeda" method, known to most as the man inscribed in a circle, the human figure in motion and much more. While some drawings are theoretical, many more are life studies that rank among the finest ever done. 170 plates. LCCN: 70-184686 Number of Pages: 355 Pages Publication Year: 1972 Item Width: 8.4 in Item Length: 11.2 in Author: Albrecht Durer Edition Description: Reprint ISBN-13: 9780486210421 ISBN-10: 0486210421 Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated Item Weight: 42.3 Oz Book Title: Human Figure : Dresden Sketchbook Features: Reprint Topic: Techniques / General, Individual Artists / General, Subjects & Themes / Human Figure Language: English Format: Trade Paperback Illustrator: Yes gtin13: 9780486210421 Dewey Edition: 18

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This book is out of print and is becoming very rare. This is a one owner book and has been in my private collection since purchasing. It has proven to be invaluable to me as both a reference guide and inspiration. Hopefully, it will prove to be the same for you and bring new insights to your studies. I am downsizing and wish to find good homes for this book I have loved for so long. It needs to be out where it can be seen and appreciated...not stuck away in a box. I will be glad to try and answer any questions you may have about this book...Please ask. Thank you for visiting my listing and in advance for your purchase consideration.