{"title":"Robyn Oswald-Jacobs","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Robyn Oswald-Jacobs, an esteemed author known for her profound insights into arts and culture. With a keen eye for detail and a passionate appreciation for history, Oswald-Jacobs skilfully weaves narratives that bring the past to life, making them both educational and engaging for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eFrances Burke\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable exploration into the life and achievements of one of Australia's pioneering textile designers. This book delves into Burke's profound impact on modern design and her significant contributions to the arts community, offering readers a compelling journey through the vibrant world of 20th-century Australian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobyn Oswald-Jacobs' collections are perfect for those who appreciate the intricate tapestry of human creativity and its historical contexts. Her books are a treasure trove for anyone keen to understand the intricate links between art, culture, and history, making them an invaluable addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frances-burke-by-nanette-carter-9780522877113","title":"Frances Burke","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrances Burke\u003c\/em\u003e was Australia's most influential and celebrated textile designer of the 20th century. From the late 1930s to 1970, her designs achieved a prominence unparalleled in Australia before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplaying imagery and colours from native flora, marine objects, Indigenous artefacts, and designs of pure abstraction, Burke's innovative fabrics remain fresh and appealing, distinctive and evocative of Australia. In New Design, her fabric showroom and interior design consultancy, Burke presented modern furniture by emerging local designers of the postwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on regular visits to the US, UK, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, she became an authoritative advocate for modern design. Burke also collaborated with leading architects and interior designers, including Robin Boyd, with her fabrics making arresting contributions to influential modern buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this long-awaited, richly illustrated work, Nanette Carter and Robyn Oswald-Jacobs have located and unpacked the different components of a body of work never presented as art or intended simply for display, but which contributed so much to the felt experience of Australian life in the middle decades of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076722671852,"sku":"9780522877113","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3905673482374.jpg?v=1765213328"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/robyn-oswald-jacobs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}