{"title":"Adelaïde de Savray","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdelaïde de Savray offers readers an evocative journey through the intersections of history, art, and culture. Her work, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into evocative settings and rich narratives that explore the nuances of human experience and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of literary elegance and cultural insight, with stories that invite reflection on the spaces we inhabit and the stories they hold. De Savray’s writing is a compelling addition to contemporary Arts \u0026amp; Culture literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-staircase-by-oscar-tusquets-blanca-9780500517093","title":"The Staircase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential purpose of a staircase is utilitarian: to facilitate ascent and descent. Yet the design of even the simplest stair is complex, requiring great knowledge, skill and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume showcases the astonishing diversity of staircases over the centuries, from the stepped pyramids of the Maya to the exquisitely proportioned stairs of the Renaissance, to the elaborate balustraded confections of the Baroque period, to the virtuosic, computer-aided designs of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA superb range of photographs, many specially taken for this publication, illustrates clear and accessible written surveys by specialist architectural historians. From Renaissance masterpieces, the sweeping curves of Art Nouveau, the functional beauty of the Bauhaus, to high-tech contemporary dream creations, the staircase is a powerful emblem of technological and artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural tours de force all, often charged with religious, mystical and hierarchical meaning, these staircases are inherently dynamic, as is every page of this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the intersection of architecture, art, and history, offering readers not only a visual feast but also deep insights into one of humanity's most fundamental architectural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428327932140,"sku":"9780500517093","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500517093.jpg?v=1774477607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adelaide-de-savray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}