{"title":"Évelyne Possémé","description":"\u003cp\u003eÉvelyne Possémé’s work invites readers to explore the delicate interplay between nature and human expression through a vivid collection of essays and reflections. With titles like \u003cem\u003eFauna\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFigures \u0026amp; Faces\u003c\/em\u003e, her writing captures the subtle beauty and complexity of the natural world and its influence on culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books offer a thoughtful meditation on the arts and the environments that inspire them, blending observational insight with a quiet, lyrical voice. Perfect for those drawn to contemplative studies of form, life, and artistic identity within the broader scope of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"figures-faces-by-patrick-mauries-9780500021811","title":"Figures \u0026 Faces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the third book in a series devoted to the splendid jewellery collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Following on from \u003cem\u003eFlora\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFauna\u003c\/em\u003e, the theme this time is the human figure, perhaps the most intimate and involving of subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJewellery has always been a vehicle for the deepest of human emotions: remembrance, faith, devotion, love, belonging and mourning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe museum's collection begins in the Byzantine era and ranges through the medieval and Renaissance periods and beyond, with mythological figures and biblical scenes represented on pendants and rings. In the 19th century, René Lalique, Alphonse Fouquet and the Maison Vever produced brooches and necklaces that were the very embodiment of elegant sophistication and technical brilliance. In the 20th century, artists such as Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti joined jewellers like Jean Lurçat, Line Vautrin and Claude Lalanne in creating works that interpret the body in a deeply personal way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully photographed by Jean-Marie del Moral, \u003cem\u003eFigures \u0026amp; Faces\u003c\/em\u003e is packed with striking and witty works of art that will charm all lovers of jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424124911852,"sku":"9780500021811","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500021811.jpg?v=1774769100"},{"product_id":"fauna-by-patrick-mauries-9780500519981","title":"Fauna","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animal kingdom has been a source of inspiration for jewellers since the days of antiquity. Chosen for their symbolism, their beauty, or their personality, a whole menagerie of creatures has been depicted in gemstones and precious metals. These range from fantastical dragons, griffins, and sphinxes to wild beasts such as boars and big cats, and the delicate forms of birds, fish, and even insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 130 pieces in this book have been specially selected from the magnificent jewellery collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This includes necklaces and earrings, bracelets and brooches by legendary names such as Boucheron, Falize, and Lalique. They span from the Renaissance revival of the 19th century to the elegant lines of Art Nouveau and beyond, through to the playful naivety of modernist designs by Jean Lurçat and Line Vautrin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully photographed by renowned photographer Jean-Marie del Moral, this second title in the series that began with \u003ci\u003eFlora: The Art of Jewelry\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with clever and witty works of art that will delight all lovers of jewellery and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596390547692,"sku":"9780500519981","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ac8020e3169f5744713cc922c98c7308.jpg?v=1777929601"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/evelyne-posseme.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}