The Art Of The First Fleet & Other Early Australian Drawings
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Bernard Smith & Alwyne Wheeler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly volume chronicles the visual legacy of Australia's foundational moments, presenting a comprehensive collection of drawings from the First Fleet and subsequent early colonial periods. It uncovers the artistic interpretations of a new continent, illustrating the landscapes, indigenous peoples, and nascent settlements through the eyes of early European observers. The work details the historical significance and artistic merit of these crucial visual documents, offering an unparalleled glimpse into a pivotal era. Bernard Smith and Alwyne Wheeler meticulously compile and contextualize these rare artworks, providing an essential resource for understanding Australia's artistic and historical beginnings.
Author: Bernard Smith & Alwyne Wheeler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly volume chronicles the visual legacy of Australia's foundational moments, presenting a comprehensive collection of drawings from the First Fleet and subsequent early colonial periods. It uncovers the artistic interpretations of a new continent, illustrating the landscapes, indigenous peoples, and nascent settlements through the eyes of early European observers. The work details the historical significance and artistic merit of these crucial visual documents, offering an unparalleled glimpse into a pivotal era. Bernard Smith and Alwyne Wheeler meticulously compile and contextualize these rare artworks, providing an essential resource for understanding Australia's artistic and historical beginnings.