{"title":"Caroline Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of \u003cem\u003eCaroline Chapman\u003c\/em\u003e, an author who brilliantly intertwines the intricacies of arts and culture with captivating narratives. Known for her compelling series, \u003cstrong\u003ePainted Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chapman's storytelling prowess offers readers an enthralling journey into the thematic depths of art and its cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Chapman has carved a niche for herself by blending her passion for art with her expertise in storytelling, creating books that are not only entertaining but also intellectually enriching. Her works are perfect for readers who enjoy unravelling mysteries embedded within the brushstrokes of history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Chapman's collection and discover a series that promises to intrigue, educate, and captivate, making each page turn a delightful adventure into the world of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"painted-mysteries-by-caroline-chapman-9781917458290","title":"Painted Mysteries","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen looking at a painting of the Madonna with the Christ Child, do you know why Jesus is clutching a goldfinch? Or why a peacock often appears in paintings of the Annunciation? Can you use your knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology to interpret what is going on in Botticelli's \u003ci\u003ePrimavera\u003c\/i\u003e? Are you so steeped in the Bible that you know why Lot's wife was turned into a pillar of salt? Past generations would have known the answers: religious belief and the mythology of antiquity permeated people's lives and decoding symbols within a painting was automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday we no longer have the background knowledge and the layers of meaning contained in some of the greatest works of art escape us. Our gaze is superficial; recent research has shown that on average a visitor to an art gallery looks at a painting for less than two seconds, reads the label for ten seconds, glances again at the painting, then moves on. Even the Mona Lisa receives only about fifteen seconds of a viewer's attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePainted Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e, Caroline Chapman aims to encourage art lovers to look more deeply into pictures and to understand better what they see. In over 100 images, many of them famous masterpieces, she dissects the paintings, recounting the stories the artists were depicting and painstakingly unravelling the layers of meaning that modern viewers may find elusive or mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46765828243692,"sku":"9781917458290","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19165603482870.jpg?v=1756284514"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/caroline-chapman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}