Early Australian Painters

Early Australian Painters

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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: -
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bridget McDonnell Gallery, 2010

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Bernard Smith's Early Australian Painters presents a comprehensive art historical account of the foundational figures in Australian art. This scholarly work chronicles the development of painting in Australia from its colonial beginnings, illustrating the unique challenges and influences that shaped the nascent artistic landscape. Smith's authoritative text uncovers the lives and works of significant artists, detailing their contributions to a distinct national artistic identity. The book argues for the importance of these early practitioners in establishing a rich cultural heritage, offering critical insights into their styles and thematic concerns. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the origins of Australian visual culture.

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Description

Author: -
Binding: Paperback
Published: Bridget McDonnell Gallery, 2010

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Bernard Smith's Early Australian Painters presents a comprehensive art historical account of the foundational figures in Australian art. This scholarly work chronicles the development of painting in Australia from its colonial beginnings, illustrating the unique challenges and influences that shaped the nascent artistic landscape. Smith's authoritative text uncovers the lives and works of significant artists, detailing their contributions to a distinct national artistic identity. The book argues for the importance of these early practitioners in establishing a rich cultural heritage, offering critical insights into their styles and thematic concerns. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the origins of Australian visual culture.