{"title":"Grant Pooke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrant Pooke\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the nuances of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, making complex subjects accessible to a wide audience. His writing often explores foundational concepts within art history, providing clear frameworks for understanding diverse artistic movements and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful guides that combine scholarly rigour with engaging prose, perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their appreciation of visual culture and its historical context. Pooke’s books serve as valuable companions for students, educators, and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-history-the-basics-by-diana-newall-9780415856607","title":"Art History: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its second edition, \u003cem\u003eArt History: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible introduction to the history of art. Using an international range of examples, it provides the reader with a toolkit of concepts, ideas and methods relevant to understanding art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition is fully updated with colour illustrations, increased coverage of non-Western art, and extended discussions of contemporary art theory. It introduces key ideas, issues, and debates, exploring questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat is art and what is meant by art history?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat approaches and methodologies are used to interpret and evaluate art?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow have ideas regarding medium, gender, identity, and difference informed representation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat perspectives can psychoanalysis, semiotics, and social art histories bring to the study of the discipline?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow are the processes of postcolonialism, decolonisation, and globalisation changing approaches to art history?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with helpful subject summaries, a glossary, suggestions for future reading, and guidance on relevant image archives, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone studying art history as well as general readers with an interest in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605043757292,"sku":"9780415856607","price":329.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415856607-art-history-the-basics.jpg?v=1778121568"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/grant-pooke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}