The Beauty of Everyday ThingsThe daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty. In an age of

laugh warmly together – and remember why family counts

Kunert’s works exist between the poles of slapstick and metaphysics

guiding you from the tent-shaped tomb designed for Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton by his widow

She uses exaggerated shapes and proportions

This piece is also available framed in a solid wood frame glass but please note this option is only available for shop collection

photos are only indicative

Collect the most pairs to win

contemporary look

sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs

48 x 76 cm

Following on from the success of the award-winning A History of Pictures for Children comes this introduction to the history of music that takes children on a musical journey around the world

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