{"title":"Susan Foister","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSusan Foister\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in detailed exploration of European art, with a particular focus on the German paintings from before 1800. Her work offers rich insights into artistic techniques, cultural contexts, and historical significance, making it essential for readers interested in art history and visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books blend scholarly research with accessible prose, inviting both experts and enthusiasts to deepen their understanding of the arts and heritage. Expect carefully curated analysis that illuminates the intricate narratives behind each artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-german-paintings-before-1800-by-susan-foister-9781857099195","title":"The German Paintings before 1800","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authoritative new two-volume publication cataloguing the German paintings before 1800 in the collection of the National Gallery, London.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fully illustrated catalogue presents the most up-to-date research on the 75 paintings in the National Gallery created in the German-speaking lands before 1800. Among them are important groups of works by artists such as Hans Holbein the Younger—including his famous double portrait \u003cem\u003eThe Ambassadors\u003c\/em\u003e of 1533—Lucas Cranach the Elder, Albrecht Dürer, and Adam Elsheimer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first catalogue of German paintings since 1959 and includes authoritative entries on a number of important new acquisitions. Each entry discusses in detail the subject matter, authorship, provenance, and art historical significance of the work. \u003cem\u003eThe German Paintings before 1800\u003c\/em\u003e also includes two essays, the first discussing the history of the paintings' acquisition by the National Gallery and the taste for German painting in Britain, and the second addressing the ways in which these German artists produced their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by National Gallery Company\/Distributed by Yale University Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599445541100,"sku":"9781857099195","price":607.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8bf982846406ec544ad619247990a0de.jpg?v=1778022944"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-foister.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}