In this episode of Platemark, host Ann Shafer interviews Susan Dackerman, a curator and art historian specializing in Northern European print culture. They discuss Dackerman's recent book on Albrecht Dürer and his relationship with the Islamic world, revealing groundbreaking insights about the intersection of early modern printmaking and contemporary history. The conversation explores Dürer's contextual influence from trade routes, and Islamic cultural elements, as well as his intricate artistry in various printmaking techniques.
Episode image by Helen Molesworth