Australian Art Library: Arthur Streeton

Australian Art Library: Arthur Streeton

$40.00 AUD

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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: Ann Galbally
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press., 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some tears to DJ and slight discolouration due to sun-fading, foxed pages.

This volume presents a comprehensive examination of Arthur Streeton, a pivotal figure in Australian Impressionism, tracing his artistic development and significant contributions to the Heidelberg School. The text chronicles Streeton's vibrant landscapes and iconic depictions of the Australian bush, illustrating his mastery of light and atmosphere. It uncovers the influences that shaped his distinctive style and details the critical reception of his oeuvre throughout his prolific career. Readers gain insight into the cultural context of late 19th and early 20th-century Australian art, understanding Streeton's enduring legacy within the national artistic canon. This scholarly yet accessible account is an essential resource for enthusiasts of Australian art and art history alike.

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Description

Author: Ann Galbally
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lansdowne Press., 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some tears to DJ and slight discolouration due to sun-fading, foxed pages.

This volume presents a comprehensive examination of Arthur Streeton, a pivotal figure in Australian Impressionism, tracing his artistic development and significant contributions to the Heidelberg School. The text chronicles Streeton's vibrant landscapes and iconic depictions of the Australian bush, illustrating his mastery of light and atmosphere. It uncovers the influences that shaped his distinctive style and details the critical reception of his oeuvre throughout his prolific career. Readers gain insight into the cultural context of late 19th and early 20th-century Australian art, understanding Streeton's enduring legacy within the national artistic canon. This scholarly yet accessible account is an essential resource for enthusiasts of Australian art and art history alike.