{"title":"Charles A. Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles A. Riley’s works offer thoughtful explorations into \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, inviting readers to engage with creative expression through vivid storytelling and insightful perspectives. His titles, such as \u003cem\u003eArthur Carter\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the complexities of artistic life and the cultural forces that shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect nuanced narratives that blend rich characterisation with a deep appreciation for the arts, making his books a compelling choice for those interested in the intersection of life, art, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arthur-carter-by-charles-a-riley-9781419704529","title":"Arthur Carter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArthur Carter's\u003c\/em\u003e metal sculpture is a form of drawing in space, and so it is not surprising that analytical, exploratory drawing is the foundation of his practice as an artist. \u003cem\u003eArthur Carter: Studies for Construction\u003c\/em\u003e reproduces more than 200 of his drawings, which reveal the attention to interval and rhythm of the trained classical musician that he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarter, who has spent much of his life in the upper reaches of finance and journalism, is an artist whose sense of reality is deeply grounded in the lyrical abstractions of geometry: \"Only squares and circles, lines and ellipses,\" he says, \"can elegantly explain and simplify the complex meaning of life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArt historian and journalist Charles A. Riley offers a compelling portrait of Carter's mind and hand at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595702255852,"sku":"9781419704529","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419704529-arthur-carter.jpg?v=1777903647"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/charles-a-riley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}