{"title":"Marcia B. Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMarcia B. Hall\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author and art historian renowned for her insightful contributions to the study of Renaissance art. Her books offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of classical art, providing readers with a rich understanding of visual culture through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key titles in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Lingering Look\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book delves into the intricate relationship between artwork and the observer, exploring how art captures and holds our attention. Marcia B. Hall's engaging writing style and thorough research make her works an essential read for anyone passionate about art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or new to the field, Marcia B. Hall's books promise to enhance your appreciation and understanding of the artistic masterpieces that have shaped our cultural landscape. Dive into her works to discover the compelling narratives behind the world's most cherished art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-lingering-look-by-marcia-b-hall-9780300266023","title":"The Lingering Look","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn invitation to look closely at artworks and explore the techniques artists use to draw viewers in and keep them interested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimates of how much time museum visitors spend looking at works of art vary, but they rarely exceed half a minute. Throughout history, artists have recognised that they need to grab viewers' attention and entice them to linger, often through deviations—subtle or overt—from reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Marcia Hall guides readers through close looks at more than forty works of art by celebrated artists from Botticelli to Henri Matisse to Georgia O'Keeffe. Hall's concise essays immerse us in the context in which these works were made and draw on the findings of recent conservation studies to reveal otherwise hidden aspects of artists' processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe discover how Artemisia Gentileschi's depictions of female protagonists radically departed from tradition and how Edgar Degas used brushwork and composition to subvert expectations about perspective. Through focusing on how to experience works of art in depth, Hall reveals new layers of significance and encourages reflection on what they mean to us today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book concludes with an afterword by painter Lisa Yuskavage, who describes how she captured the lingering look of viewers in her own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031865180396,"sku":"9780300266023","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24657973482294.jpg?v=1764150766"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marcia-b-hall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}