{"title":"Karin Schick","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarin Schick's works explore the delicate interplay between urban vibrancy and the serene beauty of the natural world. Her evocative titles, such as \u003cem\u003eVibrant Metropolis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIdyllic Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to immerse themselves in richly textured scenes that celebrate both cultural dynamism and tranquil landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the realm of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Schick's books offer thoughtful reflections and vivid imagery that appeal to lovers of aesthetic experience and thoughtful observation. Each volume unfolds a distinct atmosphere, encouraging readers to appreciate the subtle contrasts that define modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vibrant-metropolis-idyllic-nature-by-karin-schick-9783777427294","title":"Vibrant Metropolis \/ Idyllic Nature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner's move from Dresden to Berlin in 1911 marked a turning point in his art. Under the influence of the most modern metropolis in Europe, during the years between 1912 and 1915, the artist created works whose exaggerated and condensed style could be regarded as a true metaphor for the attitude to life during the early years of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this time of rapid change, the capital of the German Empire promised progress and countless opportunities, but also danger and profound existential fear. The city was not only the centre of industry, which continued to grow unchecked, but also of increasing motorised traffic and, with three million inhabitants, it was the biggest \"city of tenement blocks\" in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Berlin was also the metropolis of the arts, of hedonism, prostitution and accordingly of a sexuality that could be lived to the full as never before. Berlin vibrated with challenging energy and intellectual challenges. In this melting pot of opportunities and risks, Kirchner created pictures of breathless, existential directness which he launched unerringly at the conventions of the Wilhelminian age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main area of focus of the publication will lie on this dialectic and the resulting tension. It will reproduce Kirchner's greatest masterpieces, and in order to demonstrate the profound changes in his style, a representative selection of his early works from Dresden will also be shown alongside the paintings, drawings and prints from the time in Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVibrant Metropolis \/ Idyllic Nature\u003c\/em\u003e by Karin Schick, Uwe M. Schneede, Günther Gercken, Martina Pfister, Kunsthaus Zürich, Christoph Becker, Magdalena M. Moeller, Sandra Gianfreda, and Charles Werner Haxthausen offers a captivating exploration of these themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461764432108,"sku":"9783777427294","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777427294-vibrant-metropolis-idyllic-nature.jpg?v=1774976640"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/karin-schick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}