{"title":"Nina Rowe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNina Rowe\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of history, art, and culture through her evocative narratives. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Illuminated World Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e, blend meticulous research with vivid storytelling, offering profound insights into the intersections of civilisation and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those fascinated by cultural heritage and artistic expression, Rowe's books illuminate forgotten histories and the enduring impact of art across eras. Her writing captures the imagination while deepening appreciation for the diverse narratives that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-illuminated-world-chronicle-by-nina-rowe-9780300247046","title":"The Illuminated World Chronicle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA look into an enchanting, underexplored genre of illustrated manuscripts that reveals new insights into urban life in the Middle Ages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this innovative study, Nina Rowe examines a curious genre of illustrated book that gained popularity among the newly emergent middle class of late medieval cities. These illuminated World Chronicles, produced in the Bavarian and Austrian regions from around 1330 to 1430, were the popular histories of their day, telling tales from the Bible, ancient mythology, and the lives of emperors in animated, vernacular verse, enhanced by dynamic images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRowe’s appraisal of these understudied books presents a rich world of storytelling modes, offering unprecedented insight into the non-noble social strata in a transformative epoch. Through a multidisciplinary approach, Rowe also shows how illuminated World Chronicles challenge the commonly held view of the Middle Ages as socially stagnant and homogeneously pious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated and backed by abundant and accessible analyses of social, economic, and political conditions, \u003cem\u003eThe Illuminated World Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the engaging character of secular literature during the late medieval era and the relationship of illustrated books to a socially diverse and vibrant urban sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432938225900,"sku":"9780300247046","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300247046.jpg?v=1774766056"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nina-rowe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}