{"title":"Christine Mehring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Mehring\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the intersections of art, science, and culture. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Allure of Matter\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the materiality and meaning behind artistic expression, inviting readers to consider how the physical substance of art shapes perception and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to thoughtful meditations on creativity and cultural theory will appreciate Mehring’s evocative prose and rigorous approach. Her books provide a rich context for understanding contemporary arts within broader intellectual and material frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-allure-of-matter-by-orianna-cacchione-9780935573602","title":"The Allure of Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1980s, many Chinese artists have experimented with a range of unconventional materials. Their works—in plastic, paper, silk, ash, and tobacco—form a major trend in Chinese art. \u003cem\u003eThe Allure of Matter\u003c\/em\u003e offers the first serious consideration of these groundbreaking material explorations, coining the term Material Art to describe works that place \"matter\" itself as the primary vehicle of investigation and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains four groundbreaking essays, profiles of twenty-five artists, and corresponding colour images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464294940908,"sku":"9780935573602","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780935573602-the-allure-of-matter.jpg?v=1775045192"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christine-mehring.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}