{"title":"Margaret Timmers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Timmers\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the vibrant intersection of design and cultural history with a keen eye for detail and storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Poster\u003c\/em\u003e, offer illuminating insights into visual culture and the artistic movements that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly illustrated studies that delve into the aesthetic and social impact of art forms, inviting a deeper appreciation of the arts in everyday life. Timmers’s writing is both accessible and engaging, perfect for enthusiasts of creative expression and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-poster-by-catherine-flood-9780500480380","title":"The Poster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in the digital age, the printed poster retains an important, much-loved role in connecting with audiences in a way that both entertains and informs. The V\u0026amp;A was one of the first museums to start collecting posters and to recognise the importance of doing so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFar from ephemeral, posters are both a representation of the time in which they were produced and distributed and, in many instances, have shaped the societies in which they were seen. The story of the poster is both one of changing styles and new innovations in design, illustration and printing, and a visually compelling social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Poster\u003c\/em\u003e brings together over 300 examples that tell a comprehensive visual history of poster design and the various ways the poster has been used to tell, to sell, to charm and to spur on change. Organised into seven thematic chapters that tell the story of the poster as a medium, each poster is accompanied by a concise commentary that explains the work in terms of its design, printing, content, message, and the commercial, social or political impact it may have had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing works by the masters of poster design that have become popular and highly collectible classics, charting the ebb and flow of styles such as Art Nouveau, Modernism, Art Deco, Psychedelia and Punk, and featuring the nostalgic glow of much-loved brands as well as posters that shook and changed the world, \u003cem\u003eThe Poster\u003c\/em\u003e will be an essential visual resource for graphic designers and illustrators. It is a reference for anyone with an interest in collecting posters and an engaging design and social history for all who appreciate this most popular of art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461602558188,"sku":"9780500480380","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500480380-the-poster.jpg?v=1774973125"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margaret-timmers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}