{"title":"Margot Nishimura","description":"\u003cp\u003eMargot Nishimura’s work invites readers to explore the subtle intersections of visual art and cultural narratives. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eImages in the Margins\u003c\/em\u003e, offer insightful reflections on the ways art shapes and is shaped by society, making them a rich resource for those interested in contemporary and historical perspectives on arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a thoughtful approach, Nishimura’s writing resonates with both art enthusiasts and cultural scholars alike. Her collections encourage a deeper appreciation of the visual world and its often overlooked margins, providing a nuanced understanding that enriches any reader’s engagement with the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"images-in-the-margins-by-margot-nishimura-9780892369829","title":"Images in the Margins","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImages in the Margins\u003c\/i\u003e is the third volume in the popular Medieval Imagination series of small, affordable books that draw on manuscript illumination from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum and the British Library. Each volume focuses on a particular theme and provides an accessible, delightful introduction to the imagination of the medieval world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn astonishing mix of mundane, playful, absurd, and monstrous beings is found in the borders of English, French, and Italian manuscripts from the Gothic era. Unpredictable, topical, and often irreverent, much like the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e cartoons of today, marginalia—images drawn in the margins of manuscripts—provided a source of satire, serious social observation, and amusement for medieval readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough enlarged, full-colour details and a lively narrative, this volume brings these intimately scaled and fascinating images to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486126162156,"sku":"9780892369829","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/eb86b660b2ca72d7fa635bb6c8eed07f.jpg?v=1775780587"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margot-nishimura.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}