{"title":"Louis Meisel","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Meisel's works offer a captivating exploration of visual culture, with a particular focus on American art movements and the evolving aesthetics of the 20th century. Readers can expect insightful discussions on the influence and techniques behind photorealism and pop art, enriched by Meisel’s keen eye for detail and cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom detailed studies of pin-up art to broader analyses of modern artistry, Meisel's books provide both art enthusiasts and scholars with a compelling blend of history and critical appreciation. His writing invites readers to engage deeply with artistic styles that have shaped contemporary visual narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-pin-up-by-louis-meisel-9783836577670","title":"The Art of Pin-up","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince TASCHEN released \u003cem\u003eThe Great American Pin-up\u003c\/em\u003e, international interest in this distinctly American art form has increased exponentially. Paintings by leading artists such as \u003cb\u003eAlberto Vargas\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGeorge Petty\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eGil Elvgren\u003c\/b\u003e that sold for $2,000 in 1996 are going for $200,000 and more today. Pin-up drawings, paintings, and pastels of an idealised female face and figure intended for public display were produced between 1920 and 1970 for calendars, magazine covers, and centre-folds. \u003cb\u003eThe majority of original paintings were discarded by publishers and calendar companies after printing, making the surviving art that much more precious.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the formidably sized \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Pin-up\u003c\/em\u003e, this accessible edition gathers nearly 100 artists alongside in-depth showcases of the top 10 names in the game. Each chapter opens with a reproduction of an original calendar or magazine cover by that artist. The reproduction quality of the paintings, pastels, and preparatory sketches that follow—\u003cb\u003elargely sourced from the original art\u003c\/b\u003e—invites the viewer to trace the brushstrokes, while the exquisite period calendars, vintage prints, and original model photos document the artists' creative process. Much of these ephemera were \u003cb\u003ephotographed on-site at the historic Brown \u0026amp; Bigelow Company\u003c\/b\u003e, home to the world's largest archive of vintage pin-up calendars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the chapters on the 10 featured artists, the book includes \u003cb\u003ebios and art of 85 painters\u003c\/b\u003e, the most complete compendium of pin-up artists ever compiled. All this adds up to a hard-to-beat book on this popular subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464300937452,"sku":"9783836577670","price":195.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/220fa2212711e929763b7583836a919c.jpg?v=1776120396"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/louis-meisel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}