{"title":"Oscar Tusquets Blanca","description":"\u003cp\u003eOscar Tusquets Blanca's works offer a rich exploration of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending architectural insight with literary elegance. His writing invites readers to contemplate the interplay between space, design, and human experience, often through evocative narratives such as \u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully crafted reflections that transcend mere description, revealing deeper layers of creativity and cultural significance. Tusquets Blanca’s books appeal to those who appreciate a fusion of artistic sensibility and intellectual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-staircase-by-oscar-tusquets-blanca-9780500517093","title":"The Staircase","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential purpose of a staircase is utilitarian: to facilitate ascent and descent. Yet the design of even the simplest stair is complex, requiring great knowledge, skill and ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume showcases the astonishing diversity of staircases over the centuries, from the stepped pyramids of the Maya to the exquisitely proportioned stairs of the Renaissance, to the elaborate balustraded confections of the Baroque period, to the virtuosic, computer-aided designs of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA superb range of photographs, many specially taken for this publication, illustrates clear and accessible written surveys by specialist architectural historians. From Renaissance masterpieces, the sweeping curves of Art Nouveau, the functional beauty of the Bauhaus, to high-tech contemporary dream creations, the staircase is a powerful emblem of technological and artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArchitectural tours de force all, often charged with religious, mystical and hierarchical meaning, these staircases are inherently dynamic, as is every page of this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the intersection of architecture, art, and history, offering readers not only a visual feast but also deep insights into one of humanity's most fundamental architectural forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428327932140,"sku":"9780500517093","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500517093.jpg?v=1774477607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/oscar-tusquets-blanca.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}