{"title":"William Chapman Sharpe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of William Chapman Sharpe's works, an esteemed author and scholar renowned for his insightful exploration into the realm of arts and culture. Sharpe's writing eloquently melds scholarship with accessible prose, making his books a treasured resource for both academics and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentring on topics such as urban exploration and cultural phenomena, Sharpe invites readers to view familiar landscapes through a fresh lens. Among his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Walking\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the historical and cultural dimensions of walking as an art form, illuminating how this simple act shapes and reflects the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aficionado of urban landscapes or seeking a deeper understanding of cultural expressions, Sharpe's books offer an enriching journey through the intricate tapestry of human creativity and experience. Explore this collection to immerse yourself in his thought-provoking insights and compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-walking-by-william-chapman-sharpe-9780300266849","title":"The Art of Walking","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lively and thought-provoking tour of the intertwined histories of art and walking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does a walk look like? In the first book to trace the history of walking images from cave art to contemporary performance, William Chapman Sharpe reveals that a depicted walk is always more than a matter of simple steps. Whether sculpted in stone, painted on a wall, or captured on film, each detail of gait and dress, each stride and gesture has a story to tell, for every aspect of walking is shaped by social practices and environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom classical statues to the origins of cinema, from medieval pilgrimages to public parks and the first footsteps on the moon, walking has engendered a vast visual legacy intertwined with the path of Western art. The path includes Romantic nature-walkers and urban \u003cem\u003eflâneurs\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as protest marchers and cell-phone zombies. It features works by artists such as Botticelli, Raphael, Claude Monet, Norman Rockwell, Agnès Varda, Maya Lin, and Pope.L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 100 chronologically arranged images, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Walking\u003c\/em\u003e shows how new ways of walking have spurred new means of representation, and how walking has permeated our visual culture ever since humans began to depict themselves in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833582211308,"sku":"9780300266849","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24666233482294.jpg?v=1758466125"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/william-chapman-sharpe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}