{"title":"Series: Art of Travel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt of Travel\u003c\/em\u003e offers a diverse journey through creativity, culture, and human experience. This collection invites readers to explore vivid landscapes of thought and place, where the spirit of adventure intertwines with artistic expression across genres including biography, fiction, and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether unfolding tales of distant lands or delving into the personal and natural worlds, these works illuminate the many facets of travel—both physical and imaginative—with insight and nuance. Expect a rich tapestry that celebrates the art of movement and discovery in all its forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"france-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-artists-by-nick-trend-9780500027547","title":"France: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second volume in the Art of Travel series invites you to experience the cultural hotspots of France, with its best-loved artists as your tour guides.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Imagine hurrying down the corridors of pre-revolutionary Versailles in the company of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the most sought-after portraitist of her day. Who will you meet as you drop in at her studio? The Duchess of Polignac, one of the great beauties of the Ancien Régime, or the ill-fated queen herself, Marie Antoinette? Or fast-forward to the 19th century, to the Provence of Cézanne and Van Gogh, before moving on to the French Riviera, where for six months Picasso made his home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With twelve chapters, each devoted to an artist or group of artists, and accompanying itineraries, you can immerse yourself in their world, wandering in and out of palaces, grand residences and artist's studios to admire their work in situ - all from the comfort of your armchair. A bespoke illustrated map with hand-drawn vignettes brings to vivid life episodes from the artists' often turbulent lives, as well as key landmarks and local colour. Set off on your own Grand Tour for the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242219122924,"sku":"9780500027547","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500027547-france-in-the-footsteps-of-the-great-artists-1.jpg?v=1787967029"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/series-art-of-travel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}