{"title":"Albertina Wien","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbertina Wien offers insightful explorations into the world of art, delving into the lives and works of renowned artists such as Modigliani and Wilhelm Leibl. These books invite readers to engage deeply with the visual language of painting, revealing the subtle nuances that shape artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Wien's writing combines scholarly rigour with accessible prose, making complex art histories and critiques approachable for both enthusiasts and seasoned readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modigliani-by-albertina-wien-9783777435664","title":"Modigliani","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModigliani\u003c\/em\u003e by Albertina Wien, Marc Resttellini, and Klaus Albrecht Schröder explores the impactful life and art of Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), who moved to Paris as a 22-year-old art student and became known as one of the last true bohémien figures in Montmartre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exhibition catalogue, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Modigliani's death, presents him as a pivotal figure in the avant-garde movement, bringing the revolution of Primitivism into the 20th century. His renowned nudes, distinctive portraits, and singular sculptures are showcased alongside works by Pablo Picasso, Constantin Brâncusi, and André Derain, as well as artefacts from so-called \"primitive\" cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume places a special emphasis on Modigliani's lifelong study of Primitivism, a field that deeply interested both him and his contemporaries who influenced his artistic journey. Readers will be treated to approximately 100 works, including numerous key pieces by Modigliani, sourced from major museums and prominent private collections spanning from America to Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833312497900,"sku":"9783777435664","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26146363483532.jpg?v=1758452191"},{"product_id":"wilhelm-leibl-the-art-of-seeing-by-albertina-wien-9783777433875","title":"Wilhelm Leibl: The Art of Seeing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilhelm Leibl: The Art of Seeing\u003c\/em\u003e by Albertina Wien, Bernhard von Waldkirch, Marianne von Manstein, and Züricher Kunstgesellschaft explores the work of Wilhelm Leibl (1844-1900), who is regarded as one of the most significant portraitists and a key figure in European Realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume includes large-format illustrations of 40 paintings and 60 drawings, accompanying the first comprehensive museum exhibition focused on portraits and representations of figures, to be shown in Switzerland and Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeibl explained his approach to modern figure painting by emphasising his retreat to the countryside. For him, the decisive factor in a portrait was not the model's attractiveness, but how he or she was presented in a good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication provides insightful contributions on Leibl's position between tradition and modernity, his impact on European Realism, and his notable affinity for the colour black. It also discusses his relationship with Degas, his connections to Hungary, and his significance for the art of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471967535340,"sku":"9783777433875","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d785260932784ed13d97d41464cc1e84.jpg?v=1775692522"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/albertina-wien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}