{"title":"Tarnya Cooper","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Tarnya Cooper collection, where the worlds of art and culture come vividly to life. Tarnya Cooper, a distinguished art historian and curator, invites readers on a journey through time with her insightful exploration of historical treasures. Her work is renowned for bringing fresh perspectives and deep insights into the art and artefacts that form the core of cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003e125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust\u003c\/em\u003e, a stunning showcase that unveils the richness of the UK's cultural fabric. This book takes readers through a meticulously curated selection of art pieces and historical objects, each with its own unique story and significance. Through her eloquent narratives, Tarnya Cooper illuminates the history embedded in each item, making art and culture accessible to all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned art aficionado or simply someone with a burgeoning interest in cultural heritage, these books offer an educational yet engaging experience. Explore the Tarnya Cooper collection to discover the captivating stories behind treasured artefacts and enrich your understanding of the art world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"125-treasures-from-the-collections-of-the-national-trust-by-tarnya-cooper-9780707804538","title":"125 Treasures from the Collections of the National Trust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a beautiful gift format and filled with a wealth of new photography, this engaging book aims to introduce to a general audience the National Trust's vast collections—a treasure chest of history. Arranged chronologically, starting with Roman sculpture and ending with 20th-century design, it focuses on museum-quality objects as well as important examples of decorative arts, furniture, textiles, books, and items with fascinating stories behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by the National Trust's curators from more than 1.5 million objects in its collections, the featured highlights include an ancient Egyptian obelisk; Cardinal Wolsey's purse; the first English globe; one of the earliest surviving sofas; an incredible 18th-century dolls' house; an elephant automaton; a tent made for a sultan; a dress made of beetle-wing cases; hand-written manuscripts by Beatrix Potter and Virginia Woolf; Rodin's bust of George Bernard Shaw; rare, early colour photographs of the Sutton Hoo discovery; a sculpture by Barbara Hepworth and paintings by Holbein, Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Velázquez, Reynolds, Stubbs, Burne-Jones, Monet, and Sargent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach featured object is accompanied by an illuminating, easy-to-read caption, a timeline of key moments in the Trust's history, and a list of properties housing important collections. Items appear at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335321075948,"sku":"9780707804538","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27603573482439.jpg?v=1772071680"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tarnya-cooper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}