{"title":"Wendy Hitchmough","description":"\u003cp\u003eWendy Hitchmough is a renowned author and art historian, celebrated for her insightful works that delve into the rich tapestry of early 20th-century British art and culture. Her expertise shines through in her meticulously researched books, which vividly capture the essence of influential movements and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Bloomsbury Look\u003c\/em\u003e, Hitchmough explores the distinctive aesthetic of the Bloomsbury Group, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and cultural impact of this iconic circle. Through detailed analysis and striking visuals, she brings to life the innovative spirit and style that defined the Bloomsbury Group’s influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book \u003cem\u003eVanessa Bell\u003c\/em\u003e presents a captivating portrait of one of the most significant artists of the Bloomsbury Group. Hitchmough's comprehensive exploration provides a deeper understanding of Bell’s artistic journey and her pivotal role within this creative community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those passionate about arts and culture, Wendy Hitchmough's works offer a rich source of knowledge and inspiration. Her writing not only educates but also invites readers to appreciate the transformative power of art in society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bloomsbury-look-by-wendy-hitchmough-9780300277913","title":"The Bloomsbury Look","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark study of how the famed Bloomsbury Group developed their distinct aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Fascinating and wide-ranging. . . . Will be enjoyed by both Bloomsbury aficionados and newcomers alike.\"—Lucinda Willan, \u003cem\u003eV\u0026amp;A Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bloomsbury Group was one of the most successful and influential interdisciplinary collectives of the twentieth century. While its members resisted definition, their vibrant art and dress imparted a coherent, distinctive group identity. \u003cem\u003eThe Bloomsbury Look\u003c\/em\u003e is an intimate and novel exploration of the ways in which the Group enabled its members to test and explore radical ideas and identities in public and in private, placing Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf centre-stage as curators of the collective's visual narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a wealth of unpublished photographs and archival material, Wendy Hitchmough examines the use of the family album as a vehicle for the Group's self-fashioned aesthetic. Extensive new research charts the evolution of Omega dress and considers Bloomsbury's engagement with exhibitions as artists, models, curators, critics, and collectors to determine its pivotal role within twentieth-century modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796785680620,"sku":"9780300277913","price":53.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24776873482294.jpg?v=1757108618"},{"product_id":"vanessa-bell-by-wendy-hitchmough-9780300269215","title":"Vanessa Bell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of Britain's most radical and influential artists working in the first decades of the twentieth century, Vanessa Bell was a pioneer for professional women.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVanessa Bell was a leading figure within the Bloomsbury Group and known for her unconventional lifestyle, but her work as a painter, designer, and decorator has often been overlooked and relegated within the bombastic, male-dominated field of British modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith new research, including previously unpublished letters, Wendy Hitchmough explores the ways in which Bell (1879–1961) forged new pathways as a modernist woman. Writing openly about depression and mental health at a time when the subject was stigmatised, as well as challenging taboos surrounding women's bodies, Bell exploited the patriarchal society that oppressed her. She responded to the nudes and pastoral scenes of Cézanne, Gauguin, Picasso, and Matisse with themes of miscarriage and motherhood. 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