{"title":"Gill Saunders","description":"\u003cp\u003eGill Saunders explores the rich intersections of art, design and cultural history with a discerning eye. Her works delve into exhibitions, printmaking and visual culture, offering readers a detailed look at the creativity behind celebrated collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on the arts, Saunders’ books invite readers to appreciate the nuance of graphic design and the enduring impact of artistic expression in everyday life. Expect insightful commentary paired with striking imagery that brings cultural heritage vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"screenprints-victoria-albert-museum-by-gill-saunders-9780500481011","title":"Screenprints (Victoria \u0026 Albert Museum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of the rich 20th- and 21st-century tradition of screenprinting as a means of artistic expression, from its commercial origins in 1920s America to the limited-edition screenprints of the post-war period and today, by artists such as Andy Warhol, Bridget Riley and Damien Hirst.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScreenprints: A History\u003c\/em\u003e, the first title in the V\u0026amp;A's new series on the history and practice of printmaking, is a celebration of the fine-art applications of this versatile medium. It spans from the commercial origins of the screenprinting process in 1920s America, its pivotal role in 1960s Pop and Op Art with artists such as Andy Warhol and Bridget Riley, through to its adoption by Damien Hirst and the YBAs of the 1990s, and its enduring presence in contemporary art. This beautifully designed, strikingly illustrated introduction will appeal to art lovers and practising artists everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of the screenprinting process are introduced through early artistic precursors, such as the stencil and pochoir printing used in the making of Henri Matisse's \u003cem\u003eJazz\u003c\/em\u003e, and other artists' books. Screenprinting became one of the most important techniques in the rise of artists' limited-edition fine art prints from the 1960s onwards, showcased here in the work of notable figures such as Roy Lichtenstein and Eduardo Paolozzi, alongside contemporary artists like Damien Hirst, who have engaged with the medium's commercial origins and its capacity for a hand-made aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial focus is given to lesser-known names who pioneered the use of the screenprint in fine art in the UK, the USA, and Europe, including Francis Carr and Ben Shahn, while tracing its global spread through Africa, the Caribbean, and Australasia. An illustrated, step-by-step guide to the practical process further enriches this multifaceted account. The democratic medium has lent itself to spontaneous graphic protest, notably in the Atelier Populaire posters made in Paris in 1968, featured here and embodying screenprinting's unique qualities, rich colours, and graphic impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341086736620,"sku":"9780500481011","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4a561495d7cad780c43f53da23a7ff85.jpg?v=1772190135"},{"product_id":"edward-bawdens-england-victoria-and-albert-museum-by-gill-saunders-9780500480779","title":"Edward Bawden’s England (Victoria and Albert Museum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful and informative gift book devoted to Edward Bawden's representations of England.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdward Bawden (1903-1989) was a printmaker, painter, illustrator and designer. He studied and later taught at the Royal College of Art, served as a war artist in WWII, and worked extensively as a commercial artist for companies including London Transport, Fortnum \u0026amp; Mason, Shell-Mex, the Folio Society, and Chatto \u0026amp; Windus. Aside from the years he spent in France, the Middle East, and North Africa while serving as a war artist, and later visits to Canada and Ireland, Bawden rarely travelled far from home. Yet, he found inspiration in the fields and farms of his native Essex, at the seaside, and in classic London scenes: Kew Gardens, the Royal Parks, the Tower of London, and St Paul's Cathedral, as well as the iron-and-glass monuments to Victorian engineering such as Liverpool Street station and the markets in Spitalfields and Smithfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdward Bawden’s England (Victoria and Albert Museum)\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates England as represented by Bawden in 85 works held in the V\u0026amp;A's collection, including prints, posters, drawings, paintings, murals, and advertising material. 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