The First Collections: The Public Library And The National Gallery Of Victoria In The 1850S And 1860S
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Ann Galbally And Alison Inglis With Christine Downer And Terence Lane
Binding: Paperback
Published: The University of Melbourne Museum of Art, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the foundational years of two pivotal cultural institutions, The Public Library And The National Gallery Of Victoria, during the transformative decades of the 1850s and 1860s. It presents a meticulous account of their establishment, detailing the acquisition of their initial collections and the visionaries who shaped their early development. The narrative uncovers the societal and political landscape that fostered these cultural endeavors, illustrating their profound impact on the burgeoning colonial society. With an academic yet engaging tone, the text argues for the enduring legacy of these early efforts in shaping Australia's cultural identity.
Author: Ann Galbally And Alison Inglis With Christine Downer And Terence Lane
Binding: Paperback
Published: The University of Melbourne Museum of Art, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the foundational years of two pivotal cultural institutions, The Public Library And The National Gallery Of Victoria, during the transformative decades of the 1850s and 1860s. It presents a meticulous account of their establishment, detailing the acquisition of their initial collections and the visionaries who shaped their early development. The narrative uncovers the societal and political landscape that fostered these cultural endeavors, illustrating their profound impact on the burgeoning colonial society. With an academic yet engaging tone, the text argues for the enduring legacy of these early efforts in shaping Australia's cultural identity.