{"title":"Annie Montgomery Labatt","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnnie Montgomery Labatt's works offer a fresh and approachable perspective on arts and culture, demystifying complex subjects with clarity and wit. Readers can expect engaging explorations that make topics like art history accessible and enjoyable, often presented with an inviting, conversational tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books are perfect for those seeking to deepen their appreciation of artistic traditions without the pressure of academic formality. Through insightful commentary and lively narratives, Labatt encourages a deeper connection to the visual arts and their cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-history-101-without-the-exams-by-annie-montgomery-labatt-9781595348784","title":"Art History 101... Without the Exams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever found art museums intimidating and art history a baffling mix of periods, names, and styles? Annie Labatt's \u003ci\u003eArt History 101\u003c\/i\u003e aims to remove this inaccessibility issue in the art world by breaking the history of art down into twenty accessible lessons, each built around a single, canonical piece considered a masterpiece from its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with prehistoric cave drawings and Greek statues; continuing through the Gothic, Byzantine, Baroque, and the Renaissance movements; and concluding with the Impressionist work of Monet and Picasso, Labatt asks us to consider each work and think about the artist who created it and what they wanted us to see. She frames our understanding of the historical and social context of the piece as well as the background of the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the tiniest of details to the broadest cultural implications and meanings, \u003ci\u003eArt History 101\u003c\/i\u003e helps us see why these works of art are considered masterpieces. In completing the full course, one sees how each piece contributes to a larger portrait - the full narrative of art history through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430068437228,"sku":"9781595348784","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781595348784.jpg?v=1774559814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/annie-montgomery-labatt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}