{"title":"Martina Pfister","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartina Pfister’s works offer a rich exploration of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, inviting readers into vivid landscapes ranging from the hustle of vibrant cities to the serene beauty of nature. Her keen eye captures the interplay between urban environments and natural settings with a distinctive clarity and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles such as \u003cem\u003eVibrant Metropolis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIdyllic Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Pfister’s books are perfect for those who appreciate thoughtful reflections on place and atmosphere, where each page is imbued with artistic insight and cultural appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vibrant-metropolis-idyllic-nature-by-karin-schick-9783777427294","title":"Vibrant Metropolis \/ Idyllic Nature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner's move from Dresden to Berlin in 1911 marked a turning point in his art. Under the influence of the most modern metropolis in Europe, during the years between 1912 and 1915, the artist created works whose exaggerated and condensed style could be regarded as a true metaphor for the attitude to life during the early years of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this time of rapid change, the capital of the German Empire promised progress and countless opportunities, but also danger and profound existential fear. The city was not only the centre of industry, which continued to grow unchecked, but also of increasing motorised traffic and, with three million inhabitants, it was the biggest \"city of tenement blocks\" in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Berlin was also the metropolis of the arts, of hedonism, prostitution and accordingly of a sexuality that could be lived to the full as never before. Berlin vibrated with challenging energy and intellectual challenges. In this melting pot of opportunities and risks, Kirchner created pictures of breathless, existential directness which he launched unerringly at the conventions of the Wilhelminian age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main area of focus of the publication will lie on this dialectic and the resulting tension. It will reproduce Kirchner's greatest masterpieces, and in order to demonstrate the profound changes in his style, a representative selection of his early works from Dresden will also be shown alongside the paintings, drawings and prints from the time in Berlin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVibrant Metropolis \/ Idyllic Nature\u003c\/em\u003e by Karin Schick, Uwe M. Schneede, Günther Gercken, Martina Pfister, Kunsthaus Zürich, Christoph Becker, Magdalena M. Moeller, Sandra Gianfreda, and Charles Werner Haxthausen offers a captivating exploration of these themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461764432108,"sku":"9783777427294","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777427294-vibrant-metropolis-idyllic-nature.jpg?v=1774976640"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martina-pfister.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}