{"title":"Steve Baker","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Baker's work delves into the rich interplay between art and nature, offering insightful reflections on creativity and the animal kingdom. His writing invites readers to explore the symbolic and cultural significance of animals within the arts, blending scholarly depth with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those fascinated by \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Baker's books illuminate the ways artists have connected with and portrayed animals throughout history. His nuanced approach enriches understanding of both visual culture and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"artist-animal-by-steve-baker-9780816680672","title":"Artist Animal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimals have always been compelling subjects for artists, but the rise of animal advocacy and posthumanist thought has prompted a reconsideration of the relationship between artist and animal. In \u003cem\u003eArtist Animal\u003c\/em\u003e, Steve Baker examines the work of contemporary artists who directly confront questions of animal life, treating animals not for their aesthetic qualities or as symbols of the human condition but rather as beings who actively share the world with humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595704484076,"sku":"9780816680672","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780816680672-artist-animal.jpg?v=1777903749"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steve-baker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}