A master of many media; Albrecht Duuml;rer (1471ndash;1528) excelled in the art of woodcut design. This modestly priced edition; comprising images both sacred and secular; offers an ideal introduction to his work. Scenes from the lives of Jesus and the saints and episodes from the Old Testament appear alongside a variety of subjects; including a portrait of the Emperor Maximilian and Duuml;rers coat of arms. The ninety-four black-and-white illustrations feature brief captions with basic information regarding titles and dates. Long treasured by the worlds art lovers; these familiar and lesser-known woodcuts are reproduced in excellent detail. They constitute an indispensable archive for professional art historians and critics as well as a source of pleasure for all others.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Less of a Handbook; more of a brochureBy Sienna S.Really easy read with lots of visuals to keep you turning pages. Pretty basic advice that best suits designers who have only considered activism. For those already involved this read is kind of dry and uninformative. Although it does include nuggets that will lead you to some phenomenal resources.I rated 4 stars because I really like the goal of the book as well as the rare bits of super helpful information and ideas. I just wish it worked more like an actual handbook and less like a brochure. Not extremely useful for people serious about learning how to turn their career into one of social design.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant! For the Design Activist in All of UsBy Justin M LaughterI highly recommend this work. It not only inspires; but provides practical tools for focusing thoughts and energy to make lasting; meaningful change in your life and the world around you. An attorney by trade; the creative fuel and exercises in The Design Activists Handbook have helped me understand my goals and develop a plan for their realization. Whether a graphic designer or not; this is a wonderful gift for yourself or a friend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great ResourceBy LefthandlesterThis books is a great reference/resource book for creatives wanting more than to design ads for the corporate dollar. Interviews; tips and examples are all shown and its well written.