ART 142 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Isenheim Altarpiece, Albrecht Dürer, Philip Melanchthon
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Participation in heretical group that promoted free love. Alternative view of history: original sin at garden of eden didn"t happen, and humans live in a state of innocence. Circa 1234: the printing press with movable type was invented in east asia. Circa 1440: the printing press was introduced in the holy roman empire by the german. By 1500, printing presses were in operation throughout western europe. Had an impact on scientific studies of anatomy, engineering, and botany. Reducde the cost of books (lit increased) One block could wield thousands of copies. Increased ability of people to publish their ideas. Hour glass in middle to indicate that time is running out. Worked to carry on the late medieval central european style. Christ crowned with thorns and mocked/ the pope crowned. People could afford them more then ever. They pair their images iwth supporting texts with scriptures. Can"t get confused catholic imagery can misinterpret them.
