Albrecht Dürer’s Innovations in Book Illustration  

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>An introduction to the NGV Collection</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><em>Speakers: Dr. Petra Kayser, Hansen Associate Professor Jenny Spinks and Professor Charles Zika</em></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>This session focuses on illustrated books and related prints by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), drawn from the NGV’s rich holdings, including examples of his early work as a book illustrator, the <em>Apocalypse</em> in a Latin and a vernacular edition, a range of devotional books and illustrated scientific treatises. The speakers will discuss the technique and historical context of their production to highlight Dürer’s ambition and originality, as well as the breath of his knowledge.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><mark class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">Registered attendees should gather at the ground floor information desk inside the NGV by 2pm.</mark></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>                                                            </p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>