{"title":"Jérôme Coignard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJérôme Coignard\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate layers of human experience through richly woven narratives and insightful reflections. His works often delve into the intersection of memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit, inviting readers to uncover deeper meanings beneath everyday encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Coignard’s books offer a contemplative journey that blends literary elegance with cultural insight. Whether through evocative storytelling or thought-provoking prose, his writing captures the subtle nuances of life’s complexities with sensitivity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-staircase-by-oscar-tusquets-blanca-9780500517093","title":"The Staircase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential purpose of a staircase is utilitarian: to facilitate ascent and descent. Yet the design of even the simplest stair is complex, requiring great knowledge, skill and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume showcases the astonishing diversity of staircases over the centuries, from the stepped pyramids of the Maya to the exquisitely proportioned stairs of the Renaissance, to the elaborate balustraded confections of the Baroque period, to the virtuosic, computer-aided designs of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA superb range of photographs, many specially taken for this publication, illustrates clear and accessible written surveys by specialist architectural historians. From Renaissance masterpieces, the sweeping curves of Art Nouveau, the functional beauty of the Bauhaus, to high-tech contemporary dream creations, the staircase is a powerful emblem of technological and artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural tours de force all, often charged with religious, mystical and hierarchical meaning, these staircases are inherently dynamic, as is every page of this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the intersection of architecture, art, and history, offering readers not only a visual feast but also deep insights into one of humanity's most fundamental architectural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428327932140,"sku":"9780500517093","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500517093.jpg?v=1774477607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jerome-coignard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}