The Long Weekend: Australian Artists In France 1918 - 1939
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: Karen Quinlan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bendigo Art Gallery., 2007
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanned edges.
The historical study The Long Weekend: Australian Artists In France 1918 - 1939 presents a compelling account of the vibrant artistic community that flourished between the two World Wars. This insightful volume chronicles the lives and works of Australian painters, sculptors, and writers who sought inspiration and artistic development in the cultural heartland of France. It illustrates the profound influence of Parisian avant-garde movements on these expatriate artists, detailing their contributions to modern art and their unique perspectives on a changing world. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by these individuals, offering a rich tapestry of their creative journeys and personal experiences. This scholarly work argues for the significant role these artists played in shaping both Australian and international art during a pivotal era.
Author: Karen Quinlan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bendigo Art Gallery., 2007
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanned edges.
The historical study The Long Weekend: Australian Artists In France 1918 - 1939 presents a compelling account of the vibrant artistic community that flourished between the two World Wars. This insightful volume chronicles the lives and works of Australian painters, sculptors, and writers who sought inspiration and artistic development in the cultural heartland of France. It illustrates the profound influence of Parisian avant-garde movements on these expatriate artists, detailing their contributions to modern art and their unique perspectives on a changing world. The narrative uncovers the challenges and triumphs faced by these individuals, offering a rich tapestry of their creative journeys and personal experiences. This scholarly work argues for the significant role these artists played in shaping both Australian and international art during a pivotal era.