{"title":"Nico Van Hout","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNico Van Hout\u003c\/strong\u003e offers captivating explorations of art and culture, delving into the lives and works of master painters such as Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. His writing combines rich historical insight with a deep appreciation for the visual arts, making complex artistic movements accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that illuminate the connections between artists and their times, enhancing understanding of their enduring influence. Van Hout’s books are a celebration of creativity and artistic legacy, perfect for lovers of art history and cultural storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turning-heads-rubens-rembrandt-and-vermeer-by-koen-bulckens-9789464666786","title":"Turning Heads: Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique view of the 'tronies' in art from the Netherlands\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur fascination for faces transcends eras and cultures. \u003ci\u003eTurning Heads: Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer\u003c\/i\u003e highlights a remarkable genre in painting to which little attention has so far been paid: tronies or study heads, which were intended first and foremost to depict an emotion or a character trait. Since the model's identity did not matter, painters could truly go to town with these heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTronies were drawn and painted by some of the greatest masters: Dürer, Bruegel, Massys, Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer, to name just a few. \u003ci\u003eTurning Heads\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh insight into a genre that is older and more varied than you might think. This book includes dozens of illustrations plus the thoughts of contemporary artists for whom the face is essential to their own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book also serves as the catalogue for the exhibition of the same name at the KMSKA in Antwerp (from October 20, 2023 to January 21, 2024) and the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin (from February 24 to May 26, 2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487732875500,"sku":"9789464666786","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7887e47665ebe04d19206f20f67d8aed.jpg?v=1775769773"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nico-van-hout.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}