{"title":"Lachlan Goudie","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the rich tapestry of visual creativity with Lachlan Goudie's insightful works, where art history meets engaging storytelling. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Secrets of Painting\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the techniques and narratives behind iconic artworks, inviting readers to see paintings with fresh eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Scottish Art\u003c\/em\u003e, Goudie illuminates the vibrant cultural heritage and artistic evolution of Scotland, offering a thoughtful perspective on the interplay between art and national identity. These works appeal to anyone passionate about arts and culture, seeking depth and clarity in their appreciation of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-painting-by-lachlan-goudie-9780500025116","title":"The Secrets of Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new history of painting as told through the eyes and hands-on insights of a practising artist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The first question that Lachlan Goudie asks himself when he sees a work of art is not 'why' it was created but 'how'. For this book he poses that question of artworks created by the earliest humans to artists today, focusing on the technical inventions and turning points that at each stage have marked a new chapter in the history of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Goudie knows from experience that masterpieces don't emerge serenely from an artist's studio. They are the result of a long tussle between dirty hands and crushed pigment, hog's-hair brushes and linseed oil, rabbit-skin glue and pulverized chalk. Great paintings are always the product of a struggle involving artists and their materials, one that pushes the practitioner to the very limits of technical ability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The secrets of painting lie above all in the physical elements from which an image is crafted. The nature of these elements has changed over time and across continents. And as each generation of painters exploits the new material and technical innovations of their era, they transform the character of their work and help propel the course of art history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Goudie traces this story all the way back to the original 'big bang' in the story of art: the very first painting pigments, made from charcoal and minerals, that were used to paint extraordinary art on the walls of the caves at Chauvet 36,000 years ago. He goes on to explore the impact of numerous new inventions and discoveries over the centuries, including ink, fresco, egg tempera, oil paint, canvas, watercolour, gouache, impasto, tubes of manufactured oil paint, collage, household gloss, acrylic, digital media and AI. Each chapter focuses on a technical turning point as embodied in the work of particular artist, including Giotto, Artemisia Gentileschi, Alma Thomas, Anselm Kiefer, David Hockney and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47289002492140,"sku":"9780500025116","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a1bdb4255c319a4b836ae9320aeb32f2.jpg?v=1770602231"},{"product_id":"the-story-of-scottish-art-by-lachlan-goudie-9780500296950","title":"The Story of Scottish Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe compelling story of over 5,000 years of Scottish art, told by Lachlan Goudie, renowned contemporary Scottish artist, broadcaster and presenter of \u003cem\u003eBBC Four\u003c\/em\u003e's 'The Story of Scottish Art'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of how Scotland has defined itself through its art over the past 5000 years, from the earliest enigmatic Neolithic symbols etched onto the landscape of Kilmartin Glen to Glasgow's fame as a centre of artistic innovation today. Lachlan Goudie brings his perspective and passion as a practising artist and broadcaster to narrate the joys and struggles of artists across the millennia striving to fulfil their vision and the dramatic transformations of Scottish society reflected in their art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story of Scottish Art\u003c\/em\u003e is beautifully illustrated with the diverse artworks that form Scotland's long tradition of bold creativity: Pictish carved stones and Celtic metalwork; Renaissance palaces and chapels; paintings of Scottish life and landscapes by Horatio McCulloch, David Wilkie and Joan Eardley; designs by master architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh; and collage and sculpture by Pop Art pioneer Eduardo Paolozzi. Lachlan tells the compelling story of how and why these and many other Scottish masterpieces were created, and the impact they have had on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384056234220,"sku":"9780500296950","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500296950.jpg?v=1773400190"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lachlan-goudie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}