National Life & Landscapes: Australian Painting 1900-1940
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: Ian Burn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bay Books., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor fading to DJ.
This scholarly volume chronicles the vibrant evolution of Australian art between 1900 and 1940, presenting a comprehensive overview of the nation's artistic response to its unique environment and burgeoning identity. It uncovers the diverse styles and movements that shaped painting during this pivotal era, from impressionistic landscapes to emerging modernist expressions. The text illustrates how artists interpreted the distinctive light, vastness, and cultural narratives of Australia, offering critical insights into their techniques and thematic concerns. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the period's significant contributions to the global art scene and its lasting impact on national consciousness, as detailed in National Life & Landscapes: Australian Painting 1900-1940.
Author: Ian Burn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bay Books., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor fading to DJ.
This scholarly volume chronicles the vibrant evolution of Australian art between 1900 and 1940, presenting a comprehensive overview of the nation's artistic response to its unique environment and burgeoning identity. It uncovers the diverse styles and movements that shaped painting during this pivotal era, from impressionistic landscapes to emerging modernist expressions. The text illustrates how artists interpreted the distinctive light, vastness, and cultural narratives of Australia, offering critical insights into their techniques and thematic concerns. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the period's significant contributions to the global art scene and its lasting impact on national consciousness, as detailed in National Life & Landscapes: Australian Painting 1900-1940.