{"title":"Allen S. Weiss","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllen S. Weiss offers a profound exploration of arts and culture, inviting readers to reflect on the material and metaphorical layers that shape creative expression. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Grain of the Clay\u003c\/em\u003e, blend thoughtful analysis with an appreciation for the tactile elements of art and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a contemplative journey through aesthetic philosophy and cultural inquiry, where each page illuminates the subtle relationships between form, meaning, and human experience. Weiss’s writing appeals to readers who seek depth and nuance in understanding the arts beyond the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-grain-of-the-clay-by-allen-s-weiss-9781780236421","title":"The Grain of the Clay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grain of the Clay\u003c\/i\u003e deepens our appreciation of ceramics while providing a critical meditation on collecting. Weiss examines the vast stylistic range of ceramics, investigating the reasons for viewing, using and collecting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe explores ceramic objects' relationship with cuisine as an art and as a part of everyday life. Ceramics are increasingly finding their rightful place in museums and Weiss shows how this newfound engagement with finely wrought natural materials might foster an increased ecological sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grain of the Clay\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to the collector in every one of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599449440492,"sku":"9781780236421","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781780236421-the-grain-of-the-clay.jpg?v=1777979383"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/allen-s-weiss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}