{"title":"Femke Speelberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eFemke Speelberg explores the evocative realm of gothic aesthetics through a lens of art and design. Her work delves into architectural heritage, visual culture, and the symbolic layers that define the Gothic style from past to present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful examinations that combine historical depth with contemporary perspective, ideal for those fascinated by how the Gothic thread weaves through arts and culture. Her writing invites reflection on form, detail, and the enduring power of design traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gothic-by-design-by-femke-speelberg-9781588398086","title":"Gothic by Design","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare architectural drawings from the Gothic period uncover a flourishing tradition of design and draftsmanship, making this book essential for understanding the roots of modern architecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gothic era produced some of the Western world's most imposing structures, today icons of the European cityscape. Unlike buildings from the Renaissance onward, these medieval works are rarely discussed as the products of the ingenious, innovative contributions of individual architects. This book challenges that common perception by asserting the significant impact of draftsmanship on the development of the Gothic style from the twelfth to early sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rediscovery of a little-known corpus of architectural drawings and prints reveals the crucial role of drawings in the development of complex and visually appealing structures—from monumental stone cathedrals to small liturgical objects. \u003cem\u003eGothic by Design\u003c\/em\u003e includes surprising ties to contemporary concerns, showing how these works on paper functioned on and off the building site, established the basis for modern concepts of artistic identity and intellectual property, and provided evidence of the long afterlife of Gothic design strategies and their potential use today in sustainable architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by the Metropolitan Museum of Art\/Distributed by Yale University Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(April 16–July 19, 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562845028588,"sku":"9781588398086","price":88.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781588398086-gothic-by-design.jpg?v=1776987990"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/femke-speelberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}