{"title":"Karen Livingstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Karen Livingstone, a distinguished author renowned for her enriching contributions to the Arts \u0026amp; Culture category. With a strong penchant for blending art history with cultural insights, Livingstone crafts narratives that captivate and educate readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eVoysey's Birds and Animals\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her exceptional ability to delve into the intricate designs of C.F.A. Voysey. This book offers a fascinating exploration of the renowned designer's work, celebrated for its vivid depictions of nature and innovative patterns. Through her eloquent prose and meticulous research, Livingstone provides readers with both an artistic and cultural perspective that enhances their appreciation of Voysey's contributions to design and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLivingstone's books serve as a gateway to understanding the interplay between art and culture, making her an invaluable author for readers eager to broaden their horizons and deepen their appreciation for artistic endeavours. Immerse yourself in her collections to embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of artistic design and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"voyseys-birds-and-animals-by-karen-livingstone-9780500480601","title":"Voysey's Birds and Animals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Francis Annesley Voysey (1857-1941) is, with William Morris, one of the most enduringly popular designers of the Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Movement. A practising architect, Voysey also designed a broad range of applied arts objects, from furniture, ceramics, and metalwork to wallpaper, carpets, tiles, and fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis pattern designs, created from the 1880s to the early 1930s, are among his best-known works today. His wallpaper and textile designs are characterized by simple, stylized, rhythmic patterns that base their motifs on forms found in the natural world. Plants abound, but so too do birds and animals, represented as silhouettes or in soft pastel shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant, accessibly priced volume offers a wealth of colourful designs by Voysey in which birds and animals are the principal motifs. Written by Karen Livingstone, a published expert on Voysey and the Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Movement, this book brings together not only completed patterns but also working drawings in pencil and watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoysey's Birds and Animals\u003c\/i\u003e will both inform and delight, appealing to a broad readership of museum visitors and lovers of art and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341958201580,"sku":"9780500480601","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4626873482366.jpg?v=1772194401"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karen-livingstone.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}