{"title":"Roger Butler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the rich intersections of creativity and society through his works, offering readers insightful perspectives on arts and culture. His writing delves into the nuances of artistic expression and its impact on contemporary life, blending thoughtful analysis with accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful journey through subjects that celebrate visual arts, cultural trends, and the stories behind creative movements. \u003cem\u003ePrinted\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Butler’s skill in unveiling the layers of meaning within artistic practices, making his collection essential for anyone interested in the cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"printed-by-roger-butler-9780642334930","title":"Printed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinted: Images by Australian artists 1942-2020\u003c\/i\u003e traces the history of printmaking by Australian artists during an era of dramatic changes in Australian society and the visual arts. Arranged in three sections, it begins with the innovative wartime policy initiatives of the Commonwealth Reconstruction Scheme, which laid the groundwork for crucial development in the arts. During this period, émigré artists and Australian artists returning home helped establish printmaking societies, art galleries, and publishers, which underpinned the growing popularity of this most democratic of art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second section explores the rise of political and social posters, which became one of the most dynamic forms of print practice in the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, it highlights prints by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, which have been at the forefront of Australian art since the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's final section discusses the continuing responses by printmakers to key concerns of our time, focusing on the themes of land and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773103816940,"sku":"9780642334930","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780642334930-printed.jpg?v=1782181824"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/roger-butler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}