Medical Definition of functional. 1a: of, connected with, or being a functionâcompare structural 1b: affecting physiological or psychological functions but not organic structure functional heart disease a functional psychosisâcompare organic 1b. 2: performing or able to perform a regular function.
Known for Four Apostles woodcuts, engravings and Melencolia interest in Italian concepts Albrecht Altdorfer German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance. Regarded to be the main representative of the so-called Danube School setting biblical and historical subjects against landscape backgrounds of expressive colors.
Albrecht Altdorferâs Childhood And Early Life. Altdorfer was born in Regensburg or Altdorf around 1480, although there is a certain degree of dubiety regarding the exact date and the birthplace of Altdorfer. But his name remained associated with the Bavarian city of Regensburg throughout his life.