{"title":"Ittai Weinryb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of the insightful Ittai Weinryb. Known for his profound contributions to the Arts \u0026amp; Culture sphere, Weinryb delves into subjects that explore the intricate intersections of material culture, art history, and the human experience. This collection includes thought-provoking titles such as \u003cem\u003ePigments\u003c\/em\u003e, where he examines the cultural and historical significance of colour in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeinryb's writing transforms complex scholarly insights into accessible narratives, making his works essential for both enthusiasts and professionals seeking to understand art's enduring impact on society. As you explore this collection, prepare to be engaged by the depth of knowledge and clarity he brings to each subject. Indulge your curiosity and expand your understanding with the remarkable works of Ittai Weinryb.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pigments-by-barbara-h-berrie-9780691223711","title":"Pigments","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the millennia, humans have used pigments to decorate, narrate, and instruct. Charred bone, ground earth, stones, bugs, and blood were the first pigments. New pigments were manufactured by simple processes such as corrosion and calcination until the Industrial Revolution introduced colours outside the spectrum of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePigments\u003c\/i\u003e brings together leading art historians and conservators to trace the history of the materials used to create colour and their invention across diverse cultures and time periods. This richly illustrated book features incisive historical essays and case studies that shed light on the many forms of pigments - the organic and inorganic; the edible and the toxic; and those that are more precious than gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows how pigments were as central to the earliest art forms and global trade networks as they are to commerce, ornamentation, and artistic expression today. The book reveals the innate instability and mutability of most pigments and discusses how few artworks or objects look as they did when they were first created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom cave paintings to contemporary art, \u003ci\u003ePigments\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how a material understanding of colour opens new perspectives on visual culture and the history of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833427775724,"sku":"9780691223711","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2224253482434.jpg?v=1758457301"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ittai-weinryb.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}