Albrecht Dürer It's safe to claim that printmaking, as we know it now regarding historical and modern art, would not exist without Albrecht Dürer. He was among the most well-known and renowned printmakers in art history because although he lived about 500 years ago. He is specially credited with bringing large-scale woodcuts into the category of fine art and the curriculum of art history. Albrecht Dürer's reputation was based primarily on his prints and product art. However, he also obtained contracts to paint religious scenes and portraiture, and these paintings are still highly respected for their mastery of color and... View more
