{"title":"Anuradha Chatterjee","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnuradha Chatterjee’s works delve into the rich intersections of art, culture, and identity, offering readers thoughtful explorations of architectural heritage and visual aesthetics. Her writing reflects a deep engagement with the history and theory of art, making her books essential for those interested in the cultural narratives behind creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research and eloquent prose, Chatterjee illuminates the fabric of cultural landscapes, encouraging readers to appreciate the nuanced relationships between architecture, art, and society. Her titles are perfect for anyone seeking a profound understanding of arts and culture in a global context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-ruskin-and-the-fabric-of-architecture-by-anuradha-chatterjee-9781472449436","title":"John Ruskin and the Fabric of Architecture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the theoretical lenses of dress studies, gender, science, and visual studies, this volume analyses the impact John Ruskin has had on architecture throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It explores Ruskin’s different ideologies, such as the adorned wall veil, which were instrumental in bringing focus to structures that were previously unconsidered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Ruskin and the Fabric of Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e examines the ways in which Ruskin perceives the evolution of architecture through the idea that architecture is surface. The creative act in architecture, analogous to the divine act of creation, was viewed as a form of dressing. By adding highly aesthetic features to designs, taking inspiration from the 'veil' of women’s clothing, Ruskin believed that buildings could be transformed into meaningful architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume discusses the importance of Ruskin’s surface theory and the myth of feminine architecture, and additionally presents a competing theory of textile analogy in architecture based on morality and gender to counter Gottfried Semper’s historicist perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book would be beneficial to students and academics of architectural history and theory, gender studies, and visual studies who wish to delve into Ruskin’s theories and to further understand his capacity for thinking beyond the historical methods. The book will also be of interest to architectural practitioners, particularly Ruskin’s theory of surface architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606318530796,"sku":"9781472449436","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7de7ecd755232122602abbf847df361e.jpg?v=1778192557"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anuradha-chatterjee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}