{"title":"Martine Diot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartine Diot\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a thoughtful exploration of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, inviting readers into vivid narratives that blend insightful observation with rich artistic detail. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e, reveal a nuanced understanding of creative expression and the human experience behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect evocative storytelling that celebrates the intersections of art, history, and personal journey. Diot's writing gently uncovers the layers beneath cultural artefacts, making her books compelling for those who appreciate both art and the stories it inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-staircase-by-oscar-tusquets-blanca-9780500517093","title":"The Staircase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential purpose of a staircase is utilitarian: to facilitate ascent and descent. Yet the design of even the simplest stair is complex, requiring great knowledge, skill and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume showcases the astonishing diversity of staircases over the centuries, from the stepped pyramids of the Maya to the exquisitely proportioned stairs of the Renaissance, to the elaborate balustraded confections of the Baroque period, to the virtuosic, computer-aided designs of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA superb range of photographs, many specially taken for this publication, illustrates clear and accessible written surveys by specialist architectural historians. From Renaissance masterpieces, the sweeping curves of Art Nouveau, the functional beauty of the Bauhaus, to high-tech contemporary dream creations, the staircase is a powerful emblem of technological and artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural tours de force all, often charged with religious, mystical and hierarchical meaning, these staircases are inherently dynamic, as is every page of this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the intersection of architecture, art, and history, offering readers not only a visual feast but also deep insights into one of humanity's most fundamental architectural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428327932140,"sku":"9780500517093","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500517093.jpg?v=1774477607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martine-diot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}