2. Who is Albrecht Durer? German artist Lived from 1471-1528 Painter, printmaker, and mathematician
3. Why is Albrecht Durer important? Albrecht Durer was one of the first artists to use printing instead of painting.
4. What is printmaking? The artistic design and manufacture of prints Prints are copies of an original piece of work. Examples: stamps, woodcuts, Xerox copies, etc.
25. Exploration and Art During the 1500’s (when Durer lived) Europeans were exploring Africa. People were eager to know what Africa looked like, but there were no cameras. How do you think people returning from Africa shared information about what it looked like with their friends?