{"title":"Susan Sloman","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusan Sloman’s work explores the rich tapestry of British arts and culture with insightful detail and vivid narrative. Her titles, such as \u003cem\u003eGainsborough in London\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a captivating look at historical figures and their artistic milieus, bringing past eras to life through meticulous research and engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect an immersive experience into art history that goes beyond biography, illuminating the cultural landscapes and creative forces that shaped Britain’s artistic heritage. Sloman’s writing appeals to those who appreciate the intersection of history, art, and cultural commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gainsborough-in-london-by-susan-sloman-9780956800787","title":"Gainsborough in London","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Gainsborough’s (1727–88) London years, from 1774 to 1788, were the pinnacle and conclusion of his career. They coincided with the establishment of the Royal Academy, of which Gainsborough was a founding member, and the city’s ascendance as a centre for the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGainsborough in London\u003c\/em\u003e is a meticulously researched and readable account of how Gainsborough designed his home and studio, and maintained a growing schedule of influential patrons, making a place for himself in the art world of late-18th-century London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew material about Gainsborough’s technique is based on examinations of his pictures and firsthand accounts by studio visitors. His fractious relationship with the Royal Academy and its exhibition culture is reexamined through the works he sent to its annual shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full range of Gainsborough’s art, from fashionable portraits to landscapes and fancy pictures, is addressed in this major contribution, not just to the study of a great artist, but to 18th-century studies in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430788645100,"sku":"9780956800787","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780956800787.jpg?v=1774558604"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-sloman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}