Art of Australia. Vol.1 : exploration to Federation
McDonald, John, 1961-2008
Book
"Takes us from the times of pre-history, settlement and exploration, to the end of the colonial era. In the first comprehensive overview of the field since the 1960s, McDonald reassesses the reputations of many leading artists and links their achievements with the broader patterns of social history and ideas." -- provided by publisher.
Main title:
Art of Australia. Vol.1 : exploration to Federation / John McDonald.
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Imprint:
Sydney : Pan Macmillan, 2008.
Collation:
656 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), facsims., ports. ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. The wide domain of adversity -- 2. 1820-1850. A truly civilised society -- 3. The mania and force of the stream -- 4. Shelter of freedom and boast of the world -- 5. A race of heroes? -- 6. The upward rush of youthful emotion -- 7. The only truly representative Australian school of painting -- 8. Our hill of gold -- 9. The only school of art -- 10. Individual and national feeling -- Epilogue. Some blessed hope -- Endnotes -- Bibliography.
ISBN:
9781405038690 (hbk)
Dewey class:
709.94
Language:
English
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BRN:
202374