{"title":"John Christian","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Christian offers insightful explorations into the rich tapestry of arts and culture, illuminating the lives and works of influential figures such as Edward Burne-Jones. His writing blends scholarly research with an engaging narrative style, appealing to readers who appreciate both depth and accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on artistic movements and cultural history, Christian’s books invite readers to deepen their understanding of creative legacies. His work is ideal for those fascinated by the intersections of art, history, and biography.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"edward-burne-jones-by-john-christian-9780714126753","title":"Edward Burne-Jones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEdward Burne-Jones\u003c\/em\u003e, member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, is renowned for his beautiful but usually melancholy evocations of a mythical, literary, ancient, or medieval world, as well as his life-long friendship with William Morris. It will surprise many, therefore, to discover that he was a talented caricaturist and comic sketch artist. This charming book reveals a man brimming with imagination, a keen eye, and an impish sense of humour who took delight in drawing to amuse and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis witty but affectionate caricatures of friends and family feature familiar faces, such as Morris and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, while his self-caricatures are endearingly self-deprecating. Accompanying these are enchanting sketches he created to illustrate letters and entertain children, and an introduction discussing the life and work of the artist in a wider context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated with rarely published pieces from the large collection at the British Museum, this book provides an insight into another side of Burne-Jones and illuminates the personality and relationships of one of the most beloved English romantic painters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383781638380,"sku":"9780714126753","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6568353482442.jpg?v=1773380206"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-christian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}