{"title":"Orianna Cacchione","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrianna Cacchione’s work delves into the intricate relationships between matter, aesthetics, and cultural meaning. With a focus on the physical and philosophical dimensions of art, her writing invites readers to explore how materials shape creative expression and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, her books like \u003cstrong\u003eThe Allure of Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e offer thought-provoking insights for anyone interested in the deeper dialogues surrounding contemporary and historical artistic practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-allure-of-matter-by-orianna-cacchione-9780935573602","title":"The Allure of Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1980s, many Chinese artists have experimented with a range of unconventional materials. Their works—in plastic, paper, silk, ash, and tobacco—form a major trend in Chinese art. \u003cem\u003eThe Allure of Matter\u003c\/em\u003e offers the first serious consideration of these groundbreaking material explorations, coining the term Material Art to describe works that place \"matter\" itself as the primary vehicle of investigation and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains four groundbreaking essays, profiles of twenty-five artists, and corresponding colour images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464294940908,"sku":"9780935573602","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780935573602-the-allure-of-matter.jpg?v=1775045192"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/orianna-cacchione.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}