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Memoirs Of Journeys To Venice And The Low Countries

Memoirs Of Journeys To Venice And The Low Countries

Durer, Albrecht

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ISBN10: 1162673605
ISBN13: 9781162673608
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Memoirs of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries is a book written by Albrecht Durer, a renowned German artist of the Renaissance period. The book is a collection of memoirs that describes Durer's travels to Venice and the Low Countries in the early 16th century. The book offers a first-hand account of Durer's experiences and observations during his travels. He writes about the art, architecture, culture, and people he encountered in these regions. Durer's descriptions are vivid and detailed, providing readers with a glimpse into the world of the Renaissance.The book is also significant because it sheds light on the artistic exchange that took place between Northern Europe and Italy during the Renaissance. Durer was one of the first Northern European artists to travel to Italy and study the works of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. His travels to Venice and the Low Countries allowed him to share his knowledge and techniques with other artists, and to learn from them as well.Overall, Memoirs of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the Renaissance, art history, or travel writing. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural exchange that occurred during this period and provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most important artists of the Renaissance.Those who go about on the Riva always expect four times the value for anything, for they are the falsest knaves that live there. No one expects to get an honest service of them. For that reason some good people warned me to be on my guard against them. They told me that they cheat both man and beast, and that you could buy better things for less money at Frankfort than at Venice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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