{"title":"Robert Zeller","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of Robert Zeller, an influential figure in the realm of arts and culture. If you're passionate about understanding artistic movements and honing your creative skills, Zeller's works are essential additions to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Surrealism\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating exploration into this imaginative art movement, shedding light on the contemporary interpretations and innovations within surrealism. Zeller provides readers with a unique opportunity to delve deep into the world of surrealism, unveiling the intricate layers and profound influences that drive modern artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those eager to refine their craft, \u003cem\u003eThe Figurative Artist's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e serves as both a comprehensive guide and an inspiring companion. It is a rich resource for artists seeking to master figurative art, featuring techniques, tutorials, and insights from Zeller's extensive experience and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Zeller's books are a treasure trove for art enthusiasts, offering both educational value and creative stimulation. Embark on a journey through the fascinating landscapes of art with Robert Zeller as your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-figurative-artists-handbook-by-robert-zeller-9781580934527","title":"The Figurative Artist's Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Authoritative, Comprehensive Guide for Contemporary Figurative Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e At a time when renewed interest in figurative art is surging throughout the art world, author Robert Zeller presents \u003cem\u003eThe Figurative Artist's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e - the first comprehensive guide to figure drawing and painting to appear in decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with Zeller's own exquisite drawings and paintings as well as works by nearly 100 historical and contemporary figurative art masters, the handbook is also a treasure trove of the finest figurative art of the past and the present day. Included are Michelangelo, Pieter Brueghel the Elder, Peter Paul Rubens, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Gustav Klimt, Edward Hopper, Andrew Loomis, Andrew Wyeth, Lucian Freud, Odd Nerdrum, Eric Fischl, Bo Bartlett, Steven Assael, John Currin, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal and thoroughly modern in his approach, Zeller brings together three figure-drawing methods long thought to be at odds, synthesizing these seemingly incompatible techniques to achieve a cohesive and complete understanding of the human figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough all three methods underlie contemporary fine-arts practice and education, no artist's handbook has ever combined them before. The Study of Gesture (Disegno): Rooted in the Italian Mannerist style of the 16th and 17th centuries, the gestural method emphasizes life, rhythm, and movement in the human body. The Structural Approach: A mainstay of 20th- and 21st-century art instruction, this method applies an architectural perspective to the body, using a block conception for anatomically sound, solid figures. The Atelier Method: Based on the training provided by 18th- and 19th-century art academies, the atelier approach creates sensual, smooth renderings based on meticulous study of the figure's surface morphology in light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCovering all the basics as well as many advanced techniques, \u003cem\u003eThe Figurative Artist's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is aimed at both students and experienced artists. A practical, how-to guide, it provides in-depth step-by-step instruction and - rare among figure-drawing books - features sections on composition, portraiture, and painting. Chapters on creativity and on using a sketchbook help readers hone their artistic vision and evolve ideas from the initial inspiration to the fully developed work. Also included is an extensive section highlighting the great movements in figurative art throughout history - from ancient Egypt and Greece to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46732646645996,"sku":"9781580934527","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24222773482750.jpg?v=1755125246"},{"product_id":"new-surrealism-by-robert-zeller-9781580935692","title":"New Surrealism","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting\u003c\/i\u003e by Robert Zeller offers a sweeping exposition of both historical Surrealism and its legacy in the world of contemporary art.\u003c\/b\u003e It demonstrates the many ways in which the most significant art movement of the last century continues to be relevant today, featuring an international selection of contemporary artists whose compositions and studio practice reveal its influence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are many modalities of historical Surrealism that still maintain contemporary currency: presenting the familiar as unfamiliar and uncanny, the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated imagery, the use of absurdity to critique political or social issues, and the use of erotic imagery in an irrational, non-linear context. Not all the artists brought together in this book self-identify as Surrealist, per se, but each uses some variation of Surrealism in a personal manner. The book begins with a study of the origins, leadership, participating artists, and major milestones of historical Surrealism. Zeller chronicles the movement starting at the end of World War I and the birth of Dada. The most important players and events emerge throughout the timeline of events-including World War II, and such notable artists as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Leonora Carrington, and many others-up until the death of its leader Andre Breton in 1966. Zeller then explores how elements of New Surrealism are being put into practice in the contemporary art world. Section Two offers a survey of 29 contemporary artists who engage in New Surrealism's seemingly unlimited variations of the movement's original themes, including Rosa Loy, Glenn Brown, and Arghavan Khosravi. Section Three features 14 artists, including important contemporary artists such as Inka Essenhigh, Ginny Casey and Anna Weyant, who speak to Surrealism's influence on their studio practice, detailing in their own words how they create a composition from start to finish.","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362933391596,"sku":"9781580935692","price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24234423482750.jpg?v=1772903985"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-zeller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}