{"title":"Trevor Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrevor Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intersection of art, materiality, and cultural experience with depth and insight. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Allure of Matter\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to reconsider the ways in which objects and artistic practices shape our understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Smith's writing appeals to those who appreciate thoughtful analysis and compelling narratives that illuminate the sensory and philosophical dimensions of art. His books offer a rich reflection on creativity and the physicality of matter in contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-allure-of-matter-by-orianna-cacchione-9780935573602","title":"The Allure of Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1980s, many Chinese artists have experimented with a range of unconventional materials. Their works—in plastic, paper, silk, ash, and tobacco—form a major trend in Chinese art. \u003cem\u003eThe Allure of Matter\u003c\/em\u003e offers the first serious consideration of these groundbreaking material explorations, coining the term Material Art to describe works that place \"matter\" itself as the primary vehicle of investigation and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains four groundbreaking essays, profiles of twenty-five artists, and corresponding colour images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464294940908,"sku":"9780935573602","price":85.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780935573602-the-allure-of-matter.jpg?v=1775045192"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/trevor-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}