{"title":"Karin Breuer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarin Breuer\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a profound exploration of visual culture, specialising in the nuanced transitions within traditional and contemporary art forms. Her work delves into the evolution of Japanese prints, capturing the subtle shifts that bridge historical craft and modern expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful analysis supplemented by rich imagery, making these books essential for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Breuer’s writing provides a thoughtful context for appreciating the complexities of artistic change and preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-prints-in-transition-by-rhiannon-paget-9781951836986","title":"Japanese Prints in Transition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1868, Japan underwent a dramatic transformation following the overthrow of the shogun by supporters of Emperor Meiji. This marked the end of feudal military rule and ushered in a new era of government that promoted modernising the country and interacting with other nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese print culture, which had flourished for more than a century with the production of colour woodcuts (the so-called \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"floating world\" images), also changed course during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Societal changes and the once-isolationist country's new global engagement provided a wealth of new subjects for artists to capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing selections from the renowned Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts' permanent collection, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Prints in Transition: From the Floating World to the Modern World\u003c\/i\u003e documents the shift from delicately coloured \u003ci\u003eukiyo-e\u003c\/i\u003e depictions of actors, courtesans, and scenic views to brightly coloured images of Western architecture, modern military warfare, technology (railroad trains, steam-powered ships, telegraph lines), and Victorian fashions and customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424421560556,"sku":"9781951836986","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781951836986.jpg?v=1774768495"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karin-breuer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}