{"title":"Nancy Thebaut","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of Nancy Thebaut, a distinguished voice in the realm of arts and culture. Known for her profound insights and evocative storytelling, Nancy Thebaut brings a fresh perspective to contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eSpectrum of Desire\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intricate tapestry of human emotions and creativity. Through her narratives, Thebaut challenges her readers to reflect on their perceptions and the role of culture in shaping desires and identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or new to the subject, her writings offer a delightful fusion of thought-provoking themes and accessible prose. Discover Nancy Thebaut's collection and embark on an intellectual journey through the rich landscapes of art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spectrum-of-desire-by-nancy-thebaut-9781588398055","title":"Spectrum of Desire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReframing medieval art through the lens of queer theory, this pioneering volume sharpens our understanding of conceptions of gender, the body, and eroticism across three centuries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough historically focused on chaste, religious subjects that conform to modern ideas of binary gender roles, the study of medieval art from Europe has recently expanded, unearthing themes that reflect a diverse range of experiences and identities. \u003cem\u003eSpectrum of Desire\u003c\/em\u003e reframes medieval concepts of gender, sexuality, and love by reevaluating sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and personal items through the lens of queer theory, a critical approach that sets aside contemporary ideas of normativity to analyse works of art in the context of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book proposes new readings of beloved masterpieces and interrogates aspects of medieval art and culture that are often overlooked, such as nonconformist sexual practices, gender variance, and power plays within human and divine relationships. Focusing on more than forty works of art from the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries, the texts in this volume not only encourage readers to reflect on the ways that sex, gender, and relationships structured medieval lives and identities but also prompt contemplation of how these attitudes affect understandings of these subjects in the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Metropolitan Museum of Art\/Distributed by Yale University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Met Cloisters, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(October 16, 2025–March 29, 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871494820076,"sku":"9781588398055","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5208ee72707b58a26126139e81a6b130.jpg?v=1759983887"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nancy-thebaut.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}