{"title":"Jenny Peruski","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jenny Peruski, a distinguished author in the realm of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Known for her insightful exploration into diverse cultural narratives, Jenny Peruski brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her writing, offering readers a deeper understanding of global traditions and artistic expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into her enlightening work, such as the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eHow to Read African Textiles\u003c\/em\u003e. This fascinating book invites you to embark on a journey through the intricate and symbolic textiles of Africa, shedding light on their historical significance and the stories they tell. Jenny's accessible writing style and deep research make her books both educational and enjoyable, providing a perfect blend of information and engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid art enthusiast or a casual reader eager to expand your cultural horizons, Jenny Peruski's books are sure to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the world's artistic heritage. Discover her compelling narratives and let them transport you to new and exciting cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-read-african-textiles-by-christine-giuntini-9781588397911","title":"How to Read African Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe latest volume in The Met's \u003cem\u003eHow to Read\u003c\/em\u003e series, focusing on the rich and varied textiles of Africa through forty exemplars from the nineteenth century to the present day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the African continent, handwoven cloth and clothing have historically been labour-intensive creations deeply embedded in local and regional value systems. These fabrics could be endlessly adapted to communal and individual needs, variously serving to clothe the body, divide architectural space, protect the physical and spiritual well-being of the wearer, and convey the wealth and authority of the owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume of The Met's acclaimed and popular \u003cem\u003eHow to Read\u003c\/em\u003e series, readers are guided through forty masterworks of African fibre arts, from a dynamic nineteenth-century interior hanging from Sierra Leone to a dreamlike textile canvas by contemporary Malagasy artist Joël Andrianomearisoa. Organized geographically, the book explores the complex histories of production, consumption, and exchange attached to these extraordinary works, providing clear explanations of long-standing and newly embraced techniques and materials, as well as offering readers new ways to appreciate Africa's diverse textile traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Metropolitan Museum of Art\/Distributed by Yale University Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340857917676,"sku":"9781588397911","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/86a4fa268e749cd1b7c4643fbe7a676d.jpg?v=1772191005"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jenny-peruski.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}