{"title":"Ad Stijnman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAd Stijnman\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of art and visual culture, with a particular focus on graphic arts and their evolution. Readers can expect detailed studies that illuminate the intersections between artistic innovation and historical context, enriching their understanding of creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough carefully researched narratives and striking imagery, Stijnman’s works invite reflection on the cultural significance of art movements and individual artists alike. These books are ideal for those passionate about \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e who seek a deeper appreciation of how graphic art has shaped modern aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"james-ensor-and-the-graphic-experiment-by-willemijn-stammis-9789464941425","title":"James Ensor and the Graphic Experiment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Ensor and the Graphic Experiment\u003c\/i\u003e by Willemijn Stammis, Ad Stijnman, Herwig Todts explores the fascinating world of James Ensor (1860–1949), a Belgian painter renowned for his provocative and innovative works. Often featuring masks and grotesque figures, Ensor used mediums such as etching and lithography to delve into themes of existential exploration and the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis graphic oeuvre demonstrates his mastery of line and form, drawing us into a universe where masks, skeletons, and surreal landscapes converge. These pieces challenge conventions and provoke thought. The book addresses how Ensor made prints, the techniques he employed, and the old masters who inspired him. It examines how he experimented with this medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Ensor and the Graphic Experiment\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the most remarkable results of Ensor's graphic experiments, including preparatory drawings, copper plates, and various states of prints. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willemijn Stammis is the curator of modern and contemporary prints and drawings at Museum Plantin-Moretus. Ad Stijnman is a professional printmaker and an independent scholar specialising in historical printmaking processes, particularly manual intaglio printmaking techniques. Herwig Todts is an art historian and senior curator of modern art at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELLING POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublished to accompany the exhibition Ensor's States of Imagination at Museum Plantin-Moretus, Antwerp, Belgium, from September 24 2024 to January 5 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures 100 colour illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932296134892,"sku":"9789464941425","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789464941425-james-ensor-and-the-graphic-experiment.jpg?v=1783858301"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ad-stijnman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}