{"title":"Mary Greensted","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Greensted's works delve into the rich tapestry of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, offering insightful perspectives that illuminate the intricacies of artistic movements and individual creators. Her writing invites readers to explore the aesthetic and historical contexts that shape creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus that often encompasses influential figures such as Ernest Gimson, Greensted combines careful research with elegant prose, making her books a thoughtful companion for anyone interested in art, design, and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ernest-gimson-by-barley-roscoe-9780300246261","title":"Ernest Gimson","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn authoritative and insightful study, surveying the life and work of “the greatest of the English artist-craftsmen”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis study of the renowned designer-maker Ernest Gimson (1864–1919) combines biography with analysis of his work as an architect and designer of furniture, metalwork, plaster decoration, embroidery, and more. It also examines Gimson’s significance within the Arts and Crafts Movement, tracing the full arc of his creative career, ideas, and legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGimson worked in London in the 1880s, joining the circle around William Morris at the Art Workers’ Guild and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. He later moved to the Cotswolds, where he opened workshops and established a reputation for distinctive style and superb quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGimson’s work influences designers today and speaks directly to ongoing debates about the role of craft in the modern world; this book will be the standard reference for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460796629228,"sku":"9780300246261","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300246261-ernest-gimson.jpg?v=1774952345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-greensted.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}