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The Alchemy of Lines – Decoding Dürer’s Genius in Printmaking and Painting

Albrecht Dürer, The Four Horsemen, from The Apocalypse, detail, 1498

Imagine standing in front of an artwork that feels so alive, it’s as if the lines might start moving any second. That’s the magic of Albrecht Dürer. His pieces, whether on canvas or paper, have this uncanny ability to pull…

Woodblock print / Engraving / Durer / Nothern Renaissance

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The Great Wave off Kanagawa: A Catastrophe or a Triumph Over the Elements?

A huge wave is about to engulf people sailing in fragile fishing boats. It seems that the confrontation between man and nature will lead to disaster. But only if we look at the painting from a European perspective—from left to…