{"product_id":"about-face-by-amber-creswell-bell-9781760763992","title":"About Face","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Australian Book Industry-Award winning author of \u003ci\u003eAustralian Abstract\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Containing a sublime collection of works, Amber Creswell Bell's book is a deeply fascinating insight into Antipodean portraiture.' - DAVID WENHAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the advent of the camera nearly two centuries ago, a portrait is no longer expected to be an exact likeness. From surrealist renderings to abstract interpretations, contemporary artists have shed the convention of traditional portraiture, experimenting with an array of styles to convey the personality and character of their subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAbout Face\u003c\/i\u003e, Amber Creswell Bell examines the practices of a diverse canvas of portrait painters in Australia and New Zealand. The dynamic nature of both the artists and their work reflects an evolution of culture, society, and creative practice. These painters use portraiture to convey a narrative, engage with social, political, or environmental issues, or evoke the complexity of the human experience; some are simply fascinated by human faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever the artist's motivation, every work makes clear that portraiture has always been a powerful means of telling stories and exploring our individual and collective identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832101327084,"sku":"9781760763992","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25026863482814.jpg?v=1758365508","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/about-face-by-amber-creswell-bell-9781760763992","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}