1. 1474-1528 ALBRECHT DURER

2. Pronounced AHL-BREKT DOO-RUHR Born in Nuremberg, Germany on May 21, 1474. He was 1 of 18 children His father carefully trained him in the craft of making jewelry, but Albrecht decided at an early age to pursue a career as a painter.

3. ALBRECHT DURER When he was only 13 years old, he drew a self-portrait in which his genius and skill for detail are already evident. Does the drawing look real to you? A life long student, Durer was well educated in Math, Geometry, Latin and Literature.

4. VOCABULARY Implied Texture A way of painting so that if you were to touch the actual painting you would feel the texture (rough, smooth, course, soft) Real Texture Something that can be felt by touch This painting is called “Wing of a Roller” What do you think this would feel like if you touched it?

5. YOUNG HARE The title for this work is Young Hare. Do you know what a hare is? What colors has the artist used in this painting? If you could touch the hare, how would it feel? Why do you think so? Does this picture show the hare in its environment? How has the artist made this hare look real? Where might you see a hare like this?

6. TODAY’S LESSONS Choose a template: porcupine or lamb You will add real texture to the template by gluing toothpicks or cotton balls. If you finish early you can add a landscape background with markers. Don’t forget to sign your artwork!