{"title":"Julie Waseige","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulie Waseige is a distinguished author renowned for her insightful contributions to the world of arts and culture. Her works primarily focus on the life and artistic journey of René Magritte, one of the most celebrated surrealist artists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles such as \u003cem\u003eMagritte. A Lab of Ideas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMagritte in 400 Images\u003c\/em\u003e, Waseige invites readers to delve into the captivating realm of Magritte's imagination. Her books are meticulously researched and beautifully presented, offering a comprehensive exploration of Magritte's visionary ideas and groundbreaking creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for art enthusiasts and those new to Magritte's work alike, Julie Waseige’s publications provide a profound understanding of the artistic brilliance and enduring influence of this extraordinary painter. Discover the thought-provoking and whimsical world of Magritte through Waseige's expertly crafted narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magritte-in-400-images-by-julie-waseige-9789493039162","title":"Magritte in 400 images","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagritte in 400 images\u003c\/em\u003e offers a selection of the most iconic paintings from the master Surrealist, René Magritte, along with a multitude of perhaps less well-known, but no less exciting jewels from his expansive oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel choice of works will surprise and delight the reader as they continue to uncover ever more facets of the celebrated painter, from his gouaches to his painted bottles and much more. Spanning seven chapters, this book brings together the myriad aspects of Magritte's pictorial vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with his first forays into abstract painting in the 1920s, navigating his search for solace in his Sunlit Period, as well as his brittle \u003ci\u003epériode vache\u003c\/i\u003e and moving on to his Surrealist masterpieces of the 1950s and 1960s, it gently guides the reader through Magritte's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter opens with a summary of the artistic stakes at play during that period and Magritte's place in them, immersing the reader in the contemporary artistic milieu. The 400 reproductions of Magritte's work are complemented by a unique selection of historical photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlive with images and information, this compact gem is a must-have for all art enthusiasts and connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340907888876,"sku":"9789493039162","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27598693485567.jpg?v=1772176254"},{"product_id":"magritte-a-lab-of-ideas-by-julie-waseige-9789493039735","title":"Magritte. A Lab of Ideas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRené Magritte\u003c\/em\u003e used paper to explore his ideas. His visual language emerged from the sketches he made in the corners of letters or notepads. His ideas germinated in correspondence. The gouache versions he made of existing oil paintings added a new facet to the works. And his commercial illustrations taught him to assess the effect of images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaper was a source of joy. Unlike his oil paintings, which required meticulousness and patience, paper was a medium where he could let his ideas run free. Especially in his correspondence, drawings, collages, and gouaches, he tried new approaches. From sketches to raster drawings, from scribbles in his letters to book illustrations, and from preparatory sketches to finished paintings, drawing formed the core of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis aspect of Magritte's oeuvre is rarely examined, although it lies at the heart of his painting. His drawings give us a better understanding of how his ideas evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive publication brings together for the first time more than 200 works on paper by René Magritte, most of which have remained unpublished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362821193964,"sku":"9789493039735","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27604423485567.jpg?v=1772901500"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julie-waseige.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}