{"title":"Giulia Carciotto","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of art and culture through the eyes of Giulia Carciotto, a renowned author celebrated for delving into the extraordinary and enigmatic. Her works beautifully capture the essence of eclectic collections and artistic wonders, offering readers a captivating journey into diverse realms of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her notable work, \u003cem\u003eMassimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities. 40th Ed.\u003c\/em\u003e, Carciotto invites readers to explore the fascinating world of cabinets of curiosities. This book is a visual feast, presenting a rich tapestry of unique artefacts and artworks that have captivated collectors and art enthusiasts for centuries. It is an essential read for anyone with an interest in the extraordinary manifestations of human creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiulia Carciotto's writings go beyond just visual art, weaving in cultural insights and historical context, thus making her collections an indispensable resource for both art lovers and cultural scholars alike. Discover her works and be inspired by the unparalleled beauty of human ingenuity and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"massimo-listri-cabinet-of-curiosities-40th-ed-by-antonio-paolucci-9783836593786","title":"Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities. 40th Ed.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wunderkammer, or \"cabinet of curiosities,\" saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavour in an ambitious attempt to \u003cb\u003eencompass all of humankind's knowledge in a single room\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Grand Duke Francesco I de' Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed the objects in \u003cb\u003ereal-life catalogues that represented the entire world\u003c\/b\u003e—spanning architecture, interior design, painting, sculpture, gemology, geology, botany, biology and taxonomy, astrology, alchemy, anthropology, ethnography, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel at the unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), gems, rare coral growths, Murano glasswork, paintings, and peculiar mechanical automata. Browse through illustrations of exotic and mythical creatures and discover the famed \"Coburg ivories,\" an astounding collection of crafted artefacts. These collections are nothing short of a \u003cb\u003ejourney through time\u003c\/b\u003e, from the \u003cb\u003eRenaissance\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAge of Discovery\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eMannerist\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eBaroque\u003c\/b\u003e periods, up to the \u003cb\u003epresent day\u003c\/b\u003e. Many of these cabinets of curiosities no longer exist, others have been meticulously reconstructed, and new ones born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese marvellous cabinets of curiosities can now be explored by all in this collection. To realise this mammoth undertaking, Massimo Listri travelled to seven European countries over several decades; the result is a set of \u003cb\u003egorgeous photographs\u003c\/b\u003e, an \u003cb\u003eauthoritative yet accessible introduction\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003edetailed commentary\u003c\/b\u003e on each of the 19 chambers highlighting \u003cb\u003ethe most remarkable items in each collection\u003c\/b\u003e. Discover how these timeless treasures both describe and defined civilisation, the modern concept of the museum, and our very knowledge of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMassimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities. 40th Ed.\u003c\/i\u003e by Antonio Paolucci and Giulia Carciotto offers an enthralling insight into these unique collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833288118508,"sku":"9783836593786","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27925993483553.jpg?v=1758450879"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/giulia-carciotto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}