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Medieval Woodcut Illustrations: City Views and Decorations from the Nuremberg Chronicle (Dover Pictorial Archive),New
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Perhaps the most elaborately illustrated book of the 15th century, The Nuremberg Chronicle ranks with the Gutenberg Bible in terms of its magnificent craftsmanship and unsurpassed excellence of design. A rich selection of plates from this 1493 history of the world, long a treasured favorite of collectors, is now available in this inexpensive edition.This volume lovingly preserves the full grandeur of the original woodcuts, designed by the celebrated artists Michael Wolgemut and Wilheim Pleydenwurff. Some scholars believe that since Albrecht Drer was Wolgemut's student at the time of the book's production, it is possible that he too contributed to the illustrations of the Chronicle. The plates shown here depict 91 locales as they appeared in 15th century Athens, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Jerusalem, Venice, Prague, Munich, Nuremberg, Florence, and many more. Included are 51 city views, 26 of them doublepage spreads, each one exhibiting a new mastery of perspective as this book embodies a stage in the evolution of art from the nave to its more conscious form. An additional 143 miscellaneous illustrations of figures and decorative objects round out this volume, all of whose cuts emanated from the celebrated printing presses of Anton Koberger.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Medieval Woodcut Illustrations: City Views and Decorations from the Nuremberg Chronicle? A: The book features illustrations from the Nuremberg Chronicle, focusing on city views and decorative elements from the 15th century, showcasing historical locales and the craftsmanship of renowned artists.
- Q: Who are the artists behind the woodcut illustrations in this book? A: The illustrations were designed by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, with possible contributions from Albrecht Dürer, who was a student of Wolgemut during the book's production.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 80 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on December 17, 1998.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect to find in this book? A: The book includes 51 city views, with 26 of them being double-page spreads, as well as 143 miscellaneous illustrations of figures and decorative objects.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, this book is ideal for collectors, especially those interested in historical illustrations and the evolution of art during the 15th century.
- Q: What makes the Nuremberg Chronicle significant? A: The Nuremberg Chronicle is considered one of the most elaborately illustrated books of the 15th century, ranking alongside the Gutenberg Bible for its magnificent craftsmanship and design.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context or descriptions of the illustrations? A: The primary focus of the book is on the illustrations themselves, but the accompanying text provides context related to the historical significance of the depicted locales.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as new.