{"title":"Keith Christiansen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeith Christiansen\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an insightful exploration into the world of arts and culture, shedding light on some of history’s most influential figures and artistic movements. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Medici\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate connections between power, patronage, and creativity during pivotal eras of cultural development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly detailed narratives that combine scholarly research with engaging storytelling, making complex histories accessible and compelling. Christiansen’s books invite a deeper appreciation of art’s enduring impact on society and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-medici-by-keith-christiansen-9781588397300","title":"The Medici","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortraits, an inherently personal subject, provide an engaging entry point to an exploration of the politics, patronage, and power in Renaissance Florence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Medici family ruled Florence without interruption between 1434 and 1494, but following their return to power in 1512, Cosimo I de’ Medici demonstrated an unprecedented ability to wield culture as a political tool. His rule transformed Florence into a dynastic duchy and gave Florentine art the central position it has held ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Florence underwent these dramatic political transformations in the sixteenth century, portraits became an essential means of recording a likeness and conveying a sitter’s character, social position, and cultural ambitions. This fascinating book explores the ways that painters, including Jacopo Pontormo, Agnolo Bronzino, and Francesco Salviati, as well as sculptors like Benvenuto Cellini, and artists in other media endowed their works with an erudite and self-consciously stylish character that distinguished Florentine portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing more than ninety remarkable paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and medals, \u003cem\u003eThe Medici\u003c\/em\u003e is written by a team of leading international authors and presents a sweeping, penetrating exploration of a crucial and vibrant period in Italian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455789777132,"sku":"9781588397300","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61ajuaNLyiL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774798707"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/keith-christiansen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}