{"title":"Anita Sganzerla","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnita Sganzerla\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a world where creativity and narrative intertwine, exploring themes of imagination through her engaging and thought-provoking works. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eMagic and Mess\u003c\/em\u003e, blend elements of the unexpected with a distinctive artistic flair, offering a fresh perspective on arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy, Sganzerla’s stories capture the beauty found in imperfection and the transformative power of art. Perfect for those who appreciate literature that challenges conventions while celebrating the whimsical and the profound.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magic-and-mess-by-james-hall-9781917976169","title":"Magic and Mess","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the theme of the artists' studio, featuring previously unpublished works and essays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic and Mess: The Artist's Studio Revealed\u003c\/em\u003e explores the myth and reality of the artists' studio in Europe through the long nineteenth century. Featuring works from the unrivalled Katrin Bellinger Collection and Leighton House, this richly illustrated catalogue showcases both famous and little-known artists and includes essays by leading scholars. Through essays and catalogue entries, the book examines the role of the studio as both a practical space for artmaking and a constant source of inspiration for artists and writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThemes covered include the opulent and humble studio; the palette and pigment sets as symbols of the artist; the rise of the female model; and the use of plaster casts, mannequins, prints, photographs, and drawings. The book also contrasts the romantic fires of inspiration with the cold bohemian stove and explores innovations in window design and lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, it discusses the emergence of the corner of the studio as a privileged zone, drawing inspiration from Émile Zola's cult of the corner and from Lawrence Alma-Tadema's \u003cem\u003eIn My Studio\u003c\/em\u003e (1893), which belonged to Frederic Leighton and has recently been acquired by Leighton House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67807638749420,"sku":"9781917976169","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781917976169-magic-and-mess-1.jpg?v=1792525604"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anita-sganzerla.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}