{"title":"Stephanie O'Rourke","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Stephanie O'Rourke, an insightful author whose books delve into the intricate relationship between art and the environment. O'Rourke's thoughtfully crafted narratives invite readers to explore the dynamic interplay of culture, aesthetics, and ecological concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her distinguished works, \u003cem\u003ePicturing Landscape in an Age of Extraction\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a profound exploration of how the natural world is portrayed amidst the rising challenges of resource extraction. Through her engaging prose and thorough research, O'Rourke invites readers to consider how these themes are reflected in artistic expression, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of modern landscape representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of arts and environmental issues, Stephanie O'Rourke's books provide a rich and informative journey into the nuances of cultural and ecological dialogue. Explore her collection in our Arts \u0026amp; Culture section and embark on a reading experience that is both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"picturing-landscape-in-an-age-of-extraction-by-stephanie-orourke-9780226841557","title":"Picturing Landscape in an Age of Extraction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO'Rourke argues that artistic representations played a pivotal role in shaping how people thought about the natural world during the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, European artists confronted the emergence of a new way of thinking about and treating the Earth and its resources. Centered on extraction, this new paradigm was characterized by large-scale efforts to transform and monetize the physical environment across the globe. With \u003cem\u003ePicturing Landscape in an Age of Extraction\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephanie O'Rourke considers such practices, looking at what was at stake in visual representations of the natural world during the first decades of Europe's industrial revolutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eO'Rourke argues that key developments in the European landscape painting tradition were profoundly shaped by industries including mining and timber harvesting, as well as by interlinked ideas about race, climate, and waste. Focusing on developments in Britain, France, Germany, and across Europe's colonial networks, she explores how artworks and technical illustrations portrayed landscapes in ways that promoted—or pushed against—the logic of resource extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871433445612,"sku":"9780226841557","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20643853482268.jpg?v=1759880624"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephanie-orourke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}