{"title":"Peter H. Feist","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter H. Feist’s work offers insightful explorations into the world of art and culture, delving deeply into the lives and styles of influential artists such as the Impressionists and Renoir. His books combine scholarly rigour with accessible prose, making art history engaging for both enthusiasts and newcomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses and richly illustrated narratives that celebrate artistic movements and their impact. Feist’s writing brings the visual world to life, inviting reflection on the enduring power of creativity and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-for-all-impressionists-by-ingo-f-walther-9783754401415","title":"Art for All. Impressionists","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring collection covers the work, the lives, and the enduring impact of five key Impressionists, in one volume that's a primer and a celebration of probably the most popular artistic genre of all time. Each featured artist broke boundaries in different ways, astounding late 19th-century society with their boldness of vision and technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdgar Degas explored movement and the human form with masterly style and innovative compositions, most famously of dancers, racehorses, and busy streetscapes. Claude Monet was a maestro of light and atmosphere, capturing the fleeting moment with his iconic water lilies and series paintings. Pierre-Auguste Renoir celebrated beauty and sensuality, bringing vibrancy to everyday scenes with lush brushwork and a radiant palette. Paul Gauguin sought inspiration in the exotic, using bold colours and symbolism, often to unsettling effect. Finally, Vincent van Gogh's highly emotive use of colour and vigorous brushstrokes conveyed his private turmoil and did much to lay the groundwork for Expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these five creative masters redefined what art dared to achieve, emphasising personal expression alongside their exploration of light, colour, and perspective. Their output marked a pivotal shift to modern artistic freedoms and expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt for All. Impressionists\u003c\/em\u003e looks beyond their most famous works and includes an extensive text on each artist's oeuvre, alongside a detailed biography and more than 400 high-quality colour illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423813746924,"sku":"9783754401415","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91MADwQO6LL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774430925"},{"product_id":"renoir-by-peter-h-feist-9783836531092","title":"Renoir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the leading lights of the Impressionist movement, \u003cb\u003ePierre-Auguste Renoir\u003c\/b\u003e (1841-1919) remains a towering figure in art history with enduring public appeal. \u003cem\u003eSun-kissed, charming, and sensual\u003c\/em\u003e, his work shows painting at its most lighthearted and luminous, while championing the plein air and colour innovations of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenoir's oeuvre was prolific, with several thousand works completed in his lifetime. Much influenced by forerunners such as Courbet, Degas, Manet, and Delacroix, he worked with contemporary peers such as Monet to explore fresh uses of colour and brushwork, rendering \u003cb\u003etexture and depth with different-hued daubs\u003c\/b\u003e. Drawn to \u003cb\u003eintimate and tender human scenes\u003c\/b\u003e, his \u003cb\u003esubjects include lovers, mothers, and numerous nudes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs his career progressed, Renoir investigated different styles and techniques, shifting away from the feathery Impressionist touch to a more \u003cb\u003erobust, classical corporeality\u003c\/b\u003e, sometimes called his \"Ingres period,\" and later to monumental pieces such as \u003cem\u003eThe Bathers\u003c\/em\u003e. From the abundant output of his lengthy career, this essential artist introduction selects key Renoir works to explore his innovations in the art of painting, as much as his traditions in pursuit of beauty, harmony, and the female form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455676465388,"sku":"9783836531092","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81sNVMxtgDL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774793025"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-h-feist.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}