#Duerer

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Avantgarde im Mittelalter

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Hey, I can speak to this maneuver! Why? Because I've actually seen it done! And boy does it work.

I don't have any historical fencing manuscripts at the moment, so I don't know if there was a specific name in the German or Italian traditions for this specific maneuver. You're correct that it's basically a parry, though, and you would definitely want to do it with the flat of the blade, because 1) That's what the image pretty clearly depicts, and 2) If it were edge-aligned, the force of the parry would drive the opposite, sharpened edge into your palm. Ouch!

Some further clarifications:

This is called half-swording. ("Half-hand" refers to weapon length)

Half-swording in general was unusual, but if you're going to do it, this is a pretty solid maneuver.

I just found this image is from Albrecht Duerer's fechtbuch, circa 1520, so there's your timeframe. You might be able to look up an archived translation of the fechtbuch if you really want to know the historical name for the maneuver (but spoiler alert: It'll probably be something like "half-sword high parry" only in New High German)

So how does it work? Well, let's say your opponent grabs their own sword like that. You might be tempted to think, "Ah! I have zis nice long longsword! I will hit him on ze head!" So you throw your most devestating hau, only to realize, CLANG! Your opponent has raised his arms and stopped your blade cold. What's more, he has stepped forward—he is now inside your guard, and your oh-so-long longsword is now too long to be effective!—and before you can say "Mein Gott! Zis opponent is füll of blockentricksen!" he has driven the point of his sword right into the gap between your cuirass and pauldron, killing you super dead.

Do you know what this style of blocking is called? Or even how to describe it? I'm not sure "holding sword parallel and using other hand to support it" covers the action.

Take this with a grain of salt, because I can't find the references right now, but I think that's just, bracing. Gripping the blade of the sword is often called, “halfhanding,” but by itself the term is usually associated with gripping the blade to assist with precision thrusts. (So, trying you'd halfhand your sword to thrust into a weak point or gap on your foe's armor.) Parrying, or blocking with a sword like this is a little unusual, and (without the full context of the original image) I almost wonder if this is an example of something you shouldn't do.

Now, with the image's detail as low as it is, it might be illustrating a very specific technique. In the case of single edged swords, the, “best,” place to parry an incoming strike is with the back of the blade. Where you've got a heavy chunk of relatively solid metal, without the danger of taking a blow on the flat of the blade. (I can't really tell, but it does look like the defender is wielding a falchion, which were single edged swords. That would also date this image to somewhere between the 13th and 16thcentury. Which, at glance seems right, but I wouldn't swear to that estimate. The design of the falchion would put it later on that spectrum. The design of the attacker's sword seems consistent somewhere in that timeframe as well, but it's genuinely difficult to judge, and while I know I've seen this picture before, I cannot remember where.)

On double edged swords, like the attacker is wielding, the best option for parrying an incoming strike is with the flat. Obviously, that's not ideal, because blows to the side of the blade do risk damaging it, especially when it's halfhanded like this and your opponent is performing a heavy hewing strike as depicted, but that's a risk. If you try to block or parry edge-to-edge, you will damage your sword, without fail. (Also, if you try to block an incoming attack edge-on-edge while halfhanding, you will injure your hand.) If you do attempt to block or parry edge-on-edge both swords will suffer damage called, “gouging.”

Remember that a sword is, basically a three to four foot long razor blade. So, while the blade itself is a relatively solid chunk of steel, the cutting edge is quite delicate and fragile. Gouging on the blade occurs whenever the sword is used against something significantly harder than a person (and can even occur from striking bone.) Abusing your sword will destroy it, and the conventional image of blade-on-blade parrying is extremely destructive to the weapons involved. This almost never occurred historically, and when it did it was either an act of desperation or incompetence.

That image of blade-on-blade parrying comes from theater. Ironically, flat edged props are much more durable than real swords, and blade-on-blade parrying is much easier and safer on stage than the historical swordfighting techniques they stood in for.

While it's not the case in this image, some specific swords (intended for combat) existed with unsharpened blades. The most famous of these is probably the Estoc (or Tuck.) These did not always have sharpened edges, and even when they did, that wasn't the important part of the weapon. Dating to the 16thcentury, these were designed to deliver thrusting blows that could (hopefully) punch through gaps in a foe's plate armor. In this specific case, blocking edge-on-edge (or even half-handing the weapon) wouldn't matter, because there was no delicate blade, (only the tip was sharpened.) Some surviving Estocs even have heavy ridges running down the flat of the blade, giving it a cross-shaped (or, in some cases, triangular) cross-section. This was specifically to improve the structural integrity of the sword while thrusting. Though it would mean that you could probably block or parry an incoming attack as depicted in the image while wielding one (though, neither of the swords in the image are estocs.) In this specific case, there wouldn't even be much downside to edge-on-edge blocking, because the estoc is unlikely to suffer meaningful damage, while the attacker's blade will likely suffer gouging.

So, if this was intended as a depiction of something you should be doing, I suspect it was to demonstrate how to parry an incoming sword strike with a falchion. Historically, falchions tended to be fairly cheap infantry weapons so this may have been intended for teaching conscripted infantry. With the image itself being for the instructor's benefit more than the conscript's. A lot of the surviving codices of late medieval and early modern sword combat were intended for professional combat instructors. So, it is reasonable to assume that this image is from one of these sources.

-Starke

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Viktor von Duerer - Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

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Albrecht Durer - Duerers Paradiesschlange 1507

Eve to the Serpent

Stretched on tiptoes, knowing

your eyes are flickering over me –

at my sex especially – look

how I twist the stalk

and snap – pluck it carefully,

because it is precious,

unblemished, and wrong.

I’ve never been more curious

than this. I think about the skin,

how my teeth will rip into it,

about the flesh, how clean

and white it will be, how luscious.

You told me, didn’t you? –

it will be the most delicious thing

I’ve ever put in my mouth,

its juice a drizzle of nectar.

It will do me so much good.

I might just stand here with it

in my hand, while you writhe

and sweat in your ornamental skin,

your tongue quivering. This could be

the longest afternoon of our lives.

Catherine Smith

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A Hare in the Forest | Hans Hoffmann | 1585 | Getty Center

"Nibbling on a leaf pulled from a stalk of Lady's Mantle, an alert hare sits at the edge of a pine forest. Unlike the darkness one would expect to find in a forest, Hans Hoffmann painted a theatrically illuminated scene. Each plant and insect - snail, cricket, beetle - is seen in vivid detail. The finely wrought leaves of the thistle, the sprawling fronds of a plantain, and the bright blue flowers of the Hare Bell attest to Hoffmann's meticulous treatment of the subject. In fact, none of these plants could have coexisted in the natural world. Hoffmann imaginatively combined numerous individual nature studies in a single painting.

Hoffmann's golden-brown hare is based on Albrecht Dürer's famous and influential watercolor which, much like his Stag Beetle, shows a hare against a plain ground. Hoffmann had seen Dürer's hare while in Nuremburg. Later, when he went to work in the court of Emperor Rudolf II, he helped the Emperor acquire the watercolor for his Kunstkammer. Hoffmann's hare differs from Dürer's, however, appearing amid a striking arrangement of elegant plants and insects. At the time it was painted, this arrangement of nearly life-size subjects was entirely unique, not only within Hoffmann's body of work, but also within the tradition of German nature study."

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✌️Jesus throws the Villains out of the Temple - Albrecht Duerer AI ART - powered by Bernd Pulch✌️

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Albrecht Dürer, Selbstbildnis im Pelzrock (1500)

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“Geometry Unveiled: Albrecht Dürer’s Timeless Legacy at the International Bau Ausstellung”

Albrecht Dürer, a visionary artist of the Renaissance, delved into the intricacies of the human body, using it as a measure of his era. Beyond his renowned allegorical masterpieces, Dürer’s exploration extended into the realm of geometry, weaving a tapestry where art and mathematics converged seamlessly.

Fast forward to the 1980s in Berlin, where Dürer’s legacy found a contemporary resonance as a symbolic cornerstone for the International Bau Ausstellung. His work, a testament to the timeless intersection of art and precision, became a beacon for the exhibition, embodying the enduring connection between artistic expression and architectural form.

Dürer’s impact transcends centuries, with his exploration of the human form echoing through time and influencing diverse disciplines. As we reflect on this convergence of art and geometry, we recognize the enduring power of creative exploration to transcend its origins and inspire generations across different epochs.

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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land launches March 21, 2025 - Gematsu

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 21, 2025 worldwide, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust announced.

In Japan, the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions will cost 9,680 yen, while the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch versions will cost 8,580 yen. The Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC versions are digital-only. The “Premium Box” special edition will cost 13,500 yen for PlayStation 5 and PC, and 12,400 yen for PlayStation 4 and Switch. The “Special Collection Box” will cost 23,700 yen for PlayStation 5 and PC, and 22,600 yen for PlayStation 4 and Switch.

Get the first details below.

■ About

In a world where alchemy has become taboo and is considered evil, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land follows the adventures of Yumia Liessfeldt and her companions as they seek to uncover the truth behind the fall of the Aladissian Empire—which once thrived with alchemy—and the memories of its lost history. Yumia’s quest will take her across a ruined continent, and despite the uncertainties of confronting her past, she will need to create her own path if she hopes to unravel the mysteries behind the cataclysm that destroyed Aladiss. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land takes players on a journey exploring the theme of memory. Playing as Yumia Liessfeldt, a young alchemist who lost her mother in an accident when she was young, players set out to uncover the forbidden art of alchemy while also learning the true intentions of Yumia’s mother who hid her identity as an alchemist. Along the way, Yumia joins the Aladiss Research Team where she meets Vikto von Duerer and his younger sister, Isla von Duerer. There, they are also joined by an assorted cast of characters including a mysterious woman, a timid demi-human, and a former adventurer with spectacular experiences. Together, Yumia and her companions will travel across the vast continent that was once the Aladissian Empire, where all civilization has perished. Players will have a wide range of actions and items at their disposal throughout the adventure, allowing them to explore a vast open world made up of different biomes as they make their way through these unknown lands gathering materials that can be used to synthesize and craft new items for use in their quest—both during exploration and combat. Not only will fans be able to craft items without having to return to their base thanks to the “Simple Synthesis” feature, but for the first time in the series, fans will be also able to build, furnish, and decorate their own base with the all-new “Building” feature! To help make Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land come alive, Koei Tecmo and developer Gust have teamed up with the brilliant artist Benitama to create the main visual and all of the character designs. Specializing in creating illustrations and character designs for various fantasy game titles, Benitama incorporates references to paintings and reliefs in his work while striving to balance both persuasive depth and cuteness. His design, characterized by a monochrome based style, give a cool impression while bringing out the charm of the Atelier series.

■ Story

Weaving memories and tracing emotions. For the truth that lies ahead. The Aladissian Empire. It once thrived on a certain continent, having achieved remarkable development through alchemy that kept other nations at bay. However, it met its end due to a sudden and mysterious cataclysm. Time progressed, and several centuries later—. Alchemy became known as a “dangerous art that brings destruction,” and considered “evil” and “taboo” in this new era. In this now forbidden and perilous land, a lone alchemist sets foot. Her name is Yumia Liessfeldt. After losing her mother in an accident three years ago, Yumia discovered that she was from a family of alchemists and began to question many things. Why did Aladiss fall? Why did alchemy become “taboo”?… Is alchemy truly “evil”? Believing that all truths lie within the continent, Yumia embarks on a journey to uncover its lost history.

■ Characters

Yumia Liessfeldt (voiced by Wakana Kuramochi)

“I want to push forward. Push forward because I beleive every memory is part of alchemy.”

On a journey to trace memories and uncover lost truths. Due to an accident in her childhood, she lost her mother and learned that she was an alchemist. To uncover the truth behind her mother’s intentions and the forbidden art of alchemy, she joins the Aladiss Research Team. She cherishes her mother’s words: “Learn how to judge what is right by yourself.

Viktor von Duerer (voiced by Makoto Furukawa)

“I won’t waver either. I decided that the moment I saw the chief rush in that day, and I’m sticking to it.”

With his iron stake, he upholds justice. A member of the Aladiss Research Team, he joined the investigation as Yumia’s supervisor. He comes from the influential Duerer family and is also a member of the Order of Eustella. Although he has a strong sense of justice and an honest personality, he can be inflexible. Three years ago, his family fell into ruin due to a massive mana disaster in his family’s domain.

Isla von Duerer (voiced by Kaori Maeda)

“I’ve had enough with losing friends.”

Uncompromising feelings for both fashion and revenge. A member of the Aladiss Research Team and Viktor’s younger sister. She is bright, with high energy and communication skills, and is stylish at heart, never forgetting to be fashionable even during investigations. Her thoughtful nature helps her support her brother with things he can’t handle.

Nina Friede (voiced by Mikako Komatsu)

“Hehe, hehehe… Well then, don’t mind if I do…”

Unquestionable skill and a unique sense. A member of the Aladiss Research Team with a mysterious aura. She always seems to be relaxed, but sometimes it’s unclear what she’s thinking. She has mercenary experience and possesses the skill to conduct investigations alone.

Lenja (voiced by Yoshino Aoyama)

“I wanted to prove myself. I wanted to show that I can be useful.”

The greatest enemy is her own timid self. The only Welleks demihuman in the investigation team. She possesses high physical abilities and mana aptitude. However, she is timid with low self-confidence and frequently apologizes for everything. Welleks live in Aladiss in large numbers, having contributed to its development by producing many alchemists.

Rutger Arendt (voiced by Jun Fukuyama)

“It’s easier for me to act on my own. I’m gettin’ plenty results, so what’s the problem?”

An adventurer who laughs at adversity and forges his own path. A member of the Aladiss Research Team and a seasoned adventurer who loves valuable items. An orphan with no family, he survived by taking on shady jobs in the slums. Having experienced intense hardships, he is not bound to others but lives according to his own aesthetics.

■ World

Embark on a dramatic adventure across a vast land of endless fun and scenery.

■ System

Collect, combat, create—the journey with your companions will be filled with various “experiences.”

Synthesis: Create Items Interwoven with “Mana“

Manipulate the “mana” residing in materials to create new items based on recipes. The items you craft will exhibit powerful effects in various situations, such as exploration and combat. The strength of an item’s power depends on the materials used in synthesis, so select your materials carefully while assessing the power of the embedded mana.

Battle: A Captivating Variety of Actions with “Range” and “Items”

In real-time combat, you’ll be tested on your ability to make split-second decisions. Utilize two types of attack ranges (“range”) and switch between skills to fight strategically. Additionally, synthesized items can transform into shapes such as swords or spears, which can be used to attack. Since these items are reusable, don’t hesitate to deploy them and drive away enemies that stand in your way.

Watch the trailer and 10 minutes of gameplay below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.

First Trailer

English

Japanese

Gameplay First Look

English

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land Announcement Special Program

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Albrecht Dürer, 1493, Self-Portrait oil on parchment laid down on canvas 56 x 44 cm Musée du Louvre, Paris

Albrecht Dürer, sometimes spelled in English as Durer or Duerer, (21 mei 1471 - 6 april 1528) was a German painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. Born in Nuremberg, Dürer established his reputation and influence across Europe in his twenties due to his high-quality woodcut prints.

[thedisablednaturalist]

A TON of chronic pain/disability aids are on sale right now on amazon.

This shower chair that is usually $58 is now $32. It has padding and armrests.

Lotion applicator, usually $22 now $13

Arthritis gloves, usually $30 now $8

Ergonomic mouse, usually $40 now $20

Back and neck massager was $70 now $36

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14 April 2016 | King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and Bavarian Minister of Ecnomic Affairs Markus Soeder are greeted by a large crowd after their visit of Albrecht Duerer's House in Nuremberg, Germany. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are on a two-day visit in Bavaria to strengthen the relationship between Bavaria and the Netherlands. (c) Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

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Detail der Beweinung Christi, 1500-1503 (siehe 61055) von Albrecht Duerer Öl auf Panel Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany

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My New Amazon Haul

On top: Compression gloves. I got two pairs from the brand Duerer, and I love them. I've ordered from this brand before, and the hold up well. I used compression gloves for when I knit or crochet, and I don't get wrist pain, hand pain, or even hand or wrist cramps. If you go a lot of typing, writing, or even crafting, these are a must. Your hands and wrists will thank you.

Middle and the bottom: A white gold ring, blue topaz, and white topaz ring in size 9 from the brand Silver Shakes. I got it because blue topaz was originally my birthstone for November. I wanted s topaz ring that wasn't the traditional yellow or orange, so the Swiss blue topaz for the bill. I once had a Swiss blue topaz ring that I wore often 25 years ago that got do many compliments. With time, I stopped wearing it, and then I donated it. It wasn't huge, I just stopped wearing it. It never wore out, it was pewter or steel, I can't remember the metal used to make it.

I got this one, and the white gold and Swiss Blue topaz resembles the color scheme of the Detroit Lions, which are Hawaiian blue and silver! I may have to order a similar one with citrine, my other birthstone.

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