{"title":"Anna Beselin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnna Beselin’s works invite readers to explore the intricate connections between craft, culture, and history. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for traditional techniques, her books illuminate the stories woven into everyday objects and artistic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into themes such as textile arts and material culture, Beselin offers thoughtful reflections that appeal to anyone fascinated by the intersection of creativity and heritage. Her writing blends scholarly insight with accessible prose, making complex subjects engaging and richly rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knots-art-history-by-anna-beselin-9788857239125","title":"Knots, Art \u0026 History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who thinks of carpets has the bright colours of the Orient in mind. \u003ci\u003eKnots, Art \u0026amp; History\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the best, most unique carpets of the 14th-17th centuries from the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin's famous collection. Forty-five of the approximately 500 carpets from Spain, Egypt, Anatolia, the Ottoman Empire, the Caucasus, Persia, and India represent the reunited collection for the first time in English. The catalogue presents the eventful history of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the beginning of research on Islamic art around 1900, and especially with Wilhelm von Bode's groundbreaking research on carpets, the Berlin Collection became the centre of international investigations. European painting was a focus here and Wilhelm von Bode's dating method using paintings made the \"Berlin School\" known worldwide and influenced generations of researchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tragic loss of almost all large Persian rugs during World War II marked a turning point for the collection, and the subsequent Cold War division of the collection significantly disrupted further studies of and appreciation for the Berlin carpet collection. Following the reunification of Germany, the former East and West Berlin collections were again joined, and the Berlin carpet collection shines again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStunning illustrations and numerous details allow new insights and open up the peculiarities of each individual piece in the catalog section. This includes almost all exhibited carpets and is organised by chronology, geography, and design motifs. A general introduction to each of the nine chapters provides an overview of the historical, cultural, and social context of each rug. Receiving special mention are the classical Anatolian carpets, the ever-popular Persian examples, including the Persian animal carpets, the Mamluk carpets, and the niche or prayer carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional comparisons with other surviving rugs from private and public collections enhance the explanations and place the collection in an international context. Through detailed analysis and comparison, this book establishes the exceptional quality and uniqueness of many carpets including, the famous Dragon-Phoenix Carpet, the so-called Synagogue Carpet, and the Indian Flower Carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471061467372,"sku":"9788857239125","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857239125-knots-art-history.jpg?v=1775231889"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anna-beselin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}