{"title":"Philip Attwood","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Attwood’s works delve into the fascinating intersections of history, culture, and symbolism, often explored through unique artifacts and overlooked stories. His writing illuminates the intricate ways in which objects like medals convey complex narratives of honour, identity, and social values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully researched titles that blend rich cultural insight with compelling storytelling, appealing to those with an interest in arts, history, and the deeper meanings behind the material world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"medals-of-dishonour-by-felicity-powell-9780714118161","title":"Medals of Dishonour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the longstanding and well-known association of medals with glory and achievement lies another darker tradition of the medal as an indicator of dishonour. \u003cem\u003eMedals of Dishonour\u003c\/em\u003e will reveal this little-known history, and will also show internationally renowned contemporary artists engaging with the medal as a vehicle for political and social comment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the catalogue consists of a representative selection of about twenty medals from the 17th-20th centuries, including Dutch medals satirising James II and Louis XIV, German and British medals on financial scandal and political corruption, a French medal showing Napoleon III as a cockchafer, German WWI anti-war medals, and two of David Smith’s Medal for Dishonor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part consists of medals and related drawings recently commissioned by the British Art Medal Trust from twelve celebrated contemporary artists. The artists were asked to make works focusing on important issues of our times. Subjects include war, race, ASBOs, and our modern obsession with shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596956385516,"sku":"9780714118161","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8b0e3b8f4a8bee583ffe21bf8d9d1bd2.jpg?v=1777955271"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philip-attwood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}