{"title":"Alison Carroll","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Carroll\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the dynamic intersections of art, culture, and history, often focusing on underrepresented regions and movements. Her work sheds light on the political and social contexts that shape artistic expression, inviting readers to reconsider familiar narratives within the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thoughtfully researched titles that delve into visual culture with a keen eye for detail and critical analysis. By blending scholarly rigour with accessible prose, Carroll’s books serve as valuable resources for anyone interested in the complex dialogue between art and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soviet-socialist-realism-and-art-in-the-asia-pacific-by-alison-carroll-9781032661308","title":"Soviet Socialist Realism and Art in the Asia-Pacific","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study evaluates how the ideology of Socialist Realism, developed by the Soviets in policies and practices of art, has been influential in the Asia-Pacific region from 1917 until today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing primarily on Russia, then China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia, \u003cem\u003eSoviet Socialist Realism and Art in the Asia-Pacific\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates how each society adopted and adapted the Soviet example to create some of the most important imagery of recent history. Included is an examination of how the practice of Western art history, the nature of art history in Asia, and the forces of the Cold War have led to this influence being inadequately acknowledged across Asia and more widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book will be relevant to those interested in art history, Asian studies, political history, and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607790174444,"sku":"9781032661308","price":318.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032661308-soviet-socialist-realism-and-art-in-the-asia-pacific.jpg?v=1778173528"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alison-carroll.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}