{"title":"Sandra Gianfreda","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandra Gianfreda's works immerse readers in the rich interplay between urban vitality and serene landscapes. Her writing often explores the dynamic contrasts of modern life, capturing the energy of bustling cities alongside the quiet beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, her books offer thoughtful reflections on creativity and environment, inviting readers to discover new perspectives on both metropolitan and natural worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vibrant-metropolis-idyllic-nature-by-karin-schick-9783777427294","title":"Vibrant Metropolis \/ Idyllic Nature","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErnst Ludwig Kirchner's move from Dresden to Berlin in 1911 marked a turning point in his art. Under the influence of the most modern metropolis in Europe, during the years between 1912 and 1915, the artist created works whose exaggerated and condensed style could be regarded as a true metaphor for the attitude to life during the early years of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this time of rapid change, the capital of the German Empire promised progress and countless opportunities, but also danger and profound existential fear. The city was not only the centre of industry, which continued to grow unchecked, but also of increasing motorised traffic and, with three million inhabitants, it was the biggest \"city of tenement blocks\" in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Berlin was also the metropolis of the arts, of hedonism, prostitution and accordingly of a sexuality that could be lived to the full as never before. Berlin vibrated with challenging energy and intellectual challenges. 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Moeller, Sandra Gianfreda, and Charles Werner Haxthausen offers a captivating exploration of these themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461764432108,"sku":"9783777427294","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777427294-vibrant-metropolis-idyllic-nature.jpg?v=1774976640"},{"product_id":"ottilie-w-roederstein-by-sandra-gianfreda-9783775747950","title":"Ottilie W. Roederstein","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOttilie W. Roederstein\u003c\/em\u003e, born to German parents in Zurich in 1859, was one of the leading painters in the German-speaking world during her lifetime. She also enjoyed early recognition in Paris. 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