{"title":"Jill Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Jill Cook, a distinguished figure in the realm of arts and culture. If you have an interest in archaeological finds and prehistoric art, Jill Cook's literature offers a captivating exploration into these subjects. Her expertise shines through, especially in her acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eIce Age Art Now\u003c\/em\u003e, which not only presents an analytical examination of ancient creativity but also invites readers to view these artistic endeavours as landmarks of human evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJill Cook masterfully bridges the gap between history and art, offering a fresh perspective on how past civilisations expressed themselves through art. Her works are infused with rich illustrations and in-depth research, making complex ideas accessible to both enthusiasts and scholars alike. Whether you're a dedicated art historian, a student of culture, or simply curious about humanity's artistic legacy, Jill Cook's books provide an enriching reading experience that expands your appreciation of ancient artistic achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this category to uncover the lasting impact of Ice Age art and beyond, and allow yourself to be guided by Jill Cook’s expert insight and engaging narrative style. Each book promises not just knowledge, but also the inspiration to see art history through a different lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ice-age-art-now-by-jill-cook-9780714123516","title":"Ice Age art now","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated book that demonstrates how artistic creativity existed thousands of years before traditional art histories suggest, as an essential part of human life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIce Age art now\u003c\/i\u003e presents extraordinary drawn and sculpted images from the final 20,000 years of the last Ice Age in the British Museum's collection. These astounding works, some dating back to around 23,000 years ago, reveal the deep roots of drawing, sculpture and modelling in the era of the great painted caves of Lascaux in France and Altamira in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis period may be described as a renaissance in the applied and fine arts of people who had narrowly avoided extinction in the harsh cold of the Last Glacial Maximum, who then asserted their ways of life through art. Seven thematic sections explore specific artworks, highlighting the skill and vision of artists through objects such as an ingeniously sculpted spear thrower made around 13,500 years ago in the form of a mammoth (illustrated above). The final section delves into the alternative world of a painted cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery in this book conjures up a lost time when people were part of and dependent on nature and showed their respect for it through beautiful, closely observed images of animals. Although the materials supporting the works may be different, techniques of composing, drawing and shading, as well as abstracting and animating, are achieved in the same ways. As a reminder of this, historical and contemporary works by Francisco de Goya, Rembrandt van Rijn, Henri Matisse and Maggi Hambling are included to encourage new ways of seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986395812076,"sku":"9780714123516","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6535983482442.jpg?v=1762996965"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jill-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}