Der Totentanz by Hans Holbein and Hans Ganz
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"Der Totentanz" by Hans Holbein and Hans Ganz is a collection of woodcut illustrations produced in the early 16th century. This book features a series of prints that visually narrate the theme of death and mortality, emphasizing the inevitability of death across different social classes and professions in society. It captures the grim reality of human existence during a period marked by both religious strife and a burgeoning sense of individualism. The
content of "Der Totentanz" showcases a dance of death that includes various figures representing societal roles, such as the Pope, King, and common folk, each confronted by the figure of Death. Each woodcut serves to remind viewers of their mortality regardless of their status or wealth. The work reflects the cultural anxieties of the time, depicting how the fear of death permeated society and influenced the collective psyche. Holbein's powerful illustrations not only serve as a reminder of transience but also possess an artistic depth that comments on the human condition and the societal structures of the early 16th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Illustrator | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Ganz, Hans, 1890-1957 |
| Title | Der Totentanz |
| Credits |
Produced by Alexander Bauer, Jana Srna, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | NE: Fine Arts: Print media |
| Subject | Wood-engraving -- Printing |
| Subject | Dance of death |
| Subject | Dance of death in art |
| Subject | Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23775 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23775-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 422 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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