Dürer Artist-Biographies

"Dürer" by M. F. Sweetser is a biography that presents the life and artistic journey of Albert Dürer, a pivotal figure in the German Renaissance, renowned for his paintings, engravings, and impact on art theory. It examines Dürer’s life and places his work in the context of the artistic and cultural shifts of his era. At the beginning of the volume, the narrative sets the stage by showcasing Nuremberg as a lively center of both culture and trade during young Dürer's early life. His family history and early training under Michael Wohlgemuth are presented, and the book illustrates how Nuremberg influenced Dürer's career with its thriving art scene and innovative artisans. Sweetser also brings attention to Nuremberg's socio-economic conditions, providing the reader with a deeper grasp of how these circumstances shaped both Dürer’s development and his unique and emerging style during the Reformation.