{"title":"Steven Jacobs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eSteven Jacobs\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his profound insights into arts and culture. Jacobs is a celebrated writer whose works delve into the vibrant tapestry of art history, offering readers a unique lens through which to appreciate the masterpieces that have shaped our cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \"\u003cem\u003eSonia Delaunay\u003c\/em\u003e\", a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the legendary artist known for her bold use of colour and innovative designs. Through Jacobs' engaging prose and meticulous research, readers are transported into the world of Delaunay, unraveling the layers of artistic and cultural significance that characterised her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an art aficionado or simply curious about the transformative power of art, Steven Jacobs' books are a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Dive into this collection and enrich your understanding of the dynamic interplay between art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sonia-delaunay-by-gail-levin-9780300275766","title":"Sonia Delaunay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly crafted tribute to the avant-garde artist and designer Sonia Delaunay, whose boundary-breaking approach is echoed in the volume's interdisciplinarity and its inspired design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as \"the most significant contribution to Sonia Delaunay studies in a decade,\" this catalogue sets a new standard for the study of this pioneering avant-garde artist, designer, and entrepreneur (1885–1979). Eschewing traditional chronological structures to better showcase groundbreaking research unifying the artist's timeless oeuvre across mediums, this publication demonstrates Delaunay's innate versatility and willingness to create without material limitation using her unique language of light and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTextiles, fashion, interiors, book art, and more are highlighted across 26 chapters by leading international scholars to give new insight into Delaunay's strategies of self-promotion, entrepreneurial endeavours, legacy-building efforts, and vast network of collaborators. These in-depth analyses, including previously underinvestigated material such as film, mosaics, tapestries, and interior design, offer a comprehensive perspective on Delaunay's lifelong effort to unite art with life by harnessing the energy of technological advancement and the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, an appendix provides a unique personal note—an epilogue by Patrick Raynaud, the last living member of Delaunay's atelier—which is a touching firsthand account of the artist's working practices toward the end of her life. The design, by award-winning book creator Irma Boom, embraces Sonia Delaunay's own approach to layout and typography, rendering a book that unites past and present to become a work of art in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed for the Bard Graduate Centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBard Graduate Centre, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(February 23–July 7, 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796736757996,"sku":"9780300275766","price":143.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24755403482294.jpg?v=1757105041"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/steven-jacobs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}