{"title":"Susan Alyson Stein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusan Alyson Stein is a distinguished author and curator, primarily celebrated for her profound contributions to the world of Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Her insightful works delve into the complexities of artistic expression and offer readers an enriching exploration of iconic art and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eVan Gogh's Cypresses\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her dedication to illuminating the nuances of art history. This book provides a masterful examination of Vincent van Gogh's fascination with the natural world, particularly the cypress trees that feature prominently in his evocative works. Through Stein's expert analysis, readers gain an understanding of the artistic techniques and emotional depth behind van Gogh's famous pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Alyson Stein's narratives are crafted with precision and passion, making her books a valuable resource for both art enthusiasts and casual readers. Her ability to contextualise and convey the beauty of art through words makes her a favourite among those seeking to deepen their appreciation for artists and their masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"van-goghs-cypresses-by-susan-alyson-stein-9781588397591","title":"Van Gogh's Cypresses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first book to study Vincent van Gogh’s fascination with cypresses, the “tall and dark trees” that feature in some of his most iconic pictures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVincent van Gogh (1853–1890) immortalised the cypress tree in signature images that have become synonymous with his fiercely original power of expression. This richly illustrated publication illuminates the backstory of his invention for the first time, from his initial investigations of the motif in benchmark drawings from Arles to his realisation of their full evocative potential in such iconic canvases as \u003cem\u003eThe Starry Night\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWheat Field with Cypresses\u003c\/em\u003e, painted at the asylum in Saint-Rémy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Alyson Stein retraces the Dutch artist’s inspired response to the flame-like evergreens as they gained ground in his works and artistic thinking over the course of his sojourn in the South of France. The volume provides further insight into Van Gogh’s creative process through a technical study focused on two celebrated works from the artist’s epic painting campaign of June 1889. The visual and literary heritage of the cypresses is featured in a compilation of images and excerpts from nineteenth-century poetry, novels, and travel writing—many translated into English for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by The Metropolitan Museum of Art\/Distributed by Yale University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibition Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(May 22–August 27, 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363315073260,"sku":"9781588397591","price":95.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8b712a9ac9a69f554918078c95508cef.jpg?v=1772934979"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-alyson-stein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}