{"product_id":"experiencing-art-and-architecture-lessons-on-looking-9780367441067","title":"Experiencing Art and Architecture: Lessons on Looking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eSanda Iliescu's book explores the aesthetic experience through sensory perception, formal analysis, social and political consciousness, and personal memory. It challenges the figure-ground problem and discusses works by Rembrandt, Matisse, Eva Hesse, and David Hammons, as well as non-Western works. The book is for a wide audience of those interested in the creative fields. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 222 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her captivating multidisciplinary work, Sanda Iliescu delves into the depths of the aesthetic experience, offering a rich and multifaceted perspective. Through in-depth discussions of her personal encounters with art, architecture, and the world around her, she advocates a way of looking that seamlessly blends sensory perception, formal analysis, social and political consciousness, and personal memory. With a particular focus on the concept of the figure-ground problem, the author challenges the established hierarchies and unveils how a fresh and dynamic understanding of this fundamental principle can enrich our perception and comprehension of art and architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book encompasses a diverse range of contemporary and historic works, showcasing artworks by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Matisse, Eva Hesse, and David Hammons, as well as architectural masterpieces by Zaha Hadid, Peter Zumthor, and Weiss\/Manfredi. Additionally, it explores non-Western art forms, including a thirteenth-century Chinese vase and the renowned Ryōanji dry garden in Kyoto, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a personal and engaging style, this book appeals to a broad audience, spanning from beginners to seasoned professionals, who are passionate about practicing, studying, or simply exploring the creative fields. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the visual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 458g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 156 x 233 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367441067\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanda Iliescu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44104545206522,"sku":"9780367441067","price":31.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1648207401069_book.jpg?v=1648323180","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/experiencing-art-and-architecture-lessons-on-looking-9780367441067","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}