{"title":"Louise Rogers Lalaurie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Louise Rogers Lalaurie, a profound author celebrated for her insightful explorations into the realm of art and culture. Her rich works, such as \u003cem\u003eMatisse: The Books\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe World According to Matisse\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers an intimate glimpse into the life and works of one of history's most influential artists, Henri Matisse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into these meticulously researched books that not only chronicle Matisse’s vibrant artworks but also reflect on the artist's unique perception of the world around him. Lalaurie’s engaging narrative and profound understanding of Matisse’s journey make her books a cherished companion for both seasoned art enthusiasts and curious newcomers to the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through Louise Rogers Lalaurie’s curated selection to immerse yourself in the colourful and profound universe of Matisse, brought to life through Lalaurie's elegant prose and authoritative insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-world-according-to-matisse-by-louise-rogers-lalaurie-9780500029312","title":"The World According to Matisse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compact, illustrated collection of Henri Matisse's insights into art and life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to being a formidable artist, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a prolific letter writer and regular contributor to many publications. Following in the successful format of 'The World According to ...' series, this anthology of quotations unites Matisse's thoughts and artworks to construct a unique view of the world, as seen through the eyes of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Covering topics ranging from fame - 'An artist must never be ... a prisoner of success' - to war and occupation - 'All is well here, but we see things that are hilarious and dreadful all at once' - art - 'All colours sing together; they have the essential force of a choir' - and work - 'When you work to please other people, you achieve nothing' - \u003ci\u003eThe World According to Henri Matisse\u003c\/i\u003e paints the picture of a life as lively as it was rich.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Beautifully designed and illustrated with works of art from throughout Matisse's storied career, this is the perfect gift for art lovers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47289054626028,"sku":"9780500029312","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/037e514a69a40a6525322ba594742df2.jpg?v=1770601787"},{"product_id":"matisse-the-books-by-louise-rogers-lalaurie-9780500021682","title":"Matisse: The Books","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003elivre d'artiste\u003c\/i\u003e, or 'artist's book', is among the most prized in rare book collections. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the greatest artists to work in this genre, creating his most important books over a period of eighteen years from 1932 to 1950—a time of personal upheaval and physical suffering, as well as conflict and occupation for France. Brimming with powerful themes and imagery, these works are crucial to an understanding of Matisse's oeuvre, yet much of their content has never been seen by a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMatisse: The Books\u003c\/i\u003e, Louise Rogers Lalaurie reintroduces us to Matisse by considering how in each of eight limited-edition volumes, the artist constructs an intriguing dialogue between word and image. She also highlights the books' profound significance for Matisse as the catalysts for the extraordinary 'second life' of his paper cut-outs. In concert with an eclectic selection of poetry, drama and, tantalisingly, Matisse's own words, the books' images offer an astonishing portrait of creative resistance and regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatisse's books contain some of the artist's best-known graphic works—the magnificent, belligerent swan from the \u003ci\u003ePoésies de Stéphane Mallarmé\u003c\/i\u003e, or the vigorous linocut profile from \u003ci\u003ePasiphaé\u003c\/i\u003e (1944), reversed in a single, rippling stroke out of a lake of velvety black. In \u003ci\u003eJazz\u003c\/i\u003e, the cut-out silhouette of Icarus plummets through the azure, surrounded by yellow starbursts, his heart a mesmerising dot of red. But while such individual images are well known, their place in an integrated sequence of pictures, decorations and words is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith deftness and sensitivity, Lalaurie explores the page-by-page interplay of the books, translating key sequences and discussing their distinct themes and creative genesis. Together, Matisse's artist books reveal his deep engagement with questions of beauty and truth; his faith; his perspectives on aging, loss, and inspiration; and his relationship to his critics, the French art establishment and the women in his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, \u003ci\u003eMatisse: The Books\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the artist's often misunderstood political affinities—in particular, his decision to live in the collaborationist Vichy zone, throughout World War II. Matisse's wartime books are revealed as a body of work that stands as a deeply personal statement of resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362848325868,"sku":"9780500021682","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/37683482366.jpg?v=1772902002"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/louise-rogers-lalaurie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}