{"title":"Maria Spitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Maria Spitz, a distinguished author renowned for her insightful exploration of arts and culture. Maria Spitz skillfully weaves together her profound knowledge and passion for these subjects, offering readers a truly rich and enlightening experience. Her works are celebrated for their depth, creativity, and ability to inspire introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her remarkable contributions is the book \u003cem\u003eThreads: Material, Myths \u0026amp; Symbols\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking journey through the intricate connections between material culture, storytelling, and the powerful symbols that shape our understanding of the world. This collection provides a unique perspective that blends historical narratives with cultural analysis, inviting you to unravel the threads of human expression and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaria's writing not only captivates but educates, making complex themes accessible and engaging. Her books are an essential addition to the libraries of those who appreciate the nuances of art and culture and seek to delve deeper into these fascinating areas. Discover the remarkable work of Maria Spitz and immerse yourself in the intricate tapestry of human creativity she so eloquently presents.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"threads-material-myths-symbols-by-maria-spitz-9783753304953","title":"Threads: Material, Myths \u0026 Symbols","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thread is an interesting thing. Formally, it can be described by a beginning and an end, and a certain stability, flexibility, and mobility. A thread rarely exists as a \"thing in and of itself\"; rather, it seems to await its actual use as a \"thing in order to\". A great deal of symbolism is entwined with this inconspicuous object: it can stand for human life itself, as well as for the success of that life, and thus, like the myths spun around it, touches on existential questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThreads: Material, Myths \u0026amp; Symbols\u003c\/i\u003e highlights these questions and layers of meaning by offering the opportunity to individually explore a wide variety of ideas and answers. It combines examples of the tools of spinning and weaving, classical mythological representations, and contemporary works of visual art that use the thread as a metaphor, model, or medium and make either the thread itself, or images of it, tangible as a means of artistic expression for the conditions and possibilities of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, \u003ci\u003eThreads\u003c\/i\u003e opens up conceptual spaces for reflection and association between the poles of fate and responsibility, trust and scepticism, power and powerlessness, and individuality and collectivity; \u003ci\u003eThreads\u003c\/i\u003e builds bridges from antiquity through the present into a possible tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtists:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magdalena Abakanowicz, Louise Bourgeois, Jeongmoon Choi, Alphonse-Victor Colas, Vincenz Grüner, Eva Hesse, Maria Lai, Rosa Loy, Cesare Nebbia, Vanessa Oppenhoff, Crispijn van der Passe, Antonio Tempesta, Rosemarie Trockel, Heike Weber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363239477484,"sku":"9783753304953","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9525573483524.jpg?v=1772919082"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maria-spitz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}