Adelaide Angries: South Australian Painting Of The 1940S
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: Hylton Jane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Art Gallery of South Australia Adelaide, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: wear and fading of external cover; signed by previous owner on inside cover
This compelling art history volume, Adelaide Angries: South Australian Painting Of The 1940S, chronicles a pivotal period in Australian art, focusing on a distinctive group of artists who challenged prevailing artistic norms. It presents a detailed examination of the Adelaide Angries, a movement that brought a raw, expressive energy to the South Australian art scene during the tumultuous 1940s. The text uncovers the motivations and stylistic innovations of these painters, illustrating how their work reflected and reacted to the social and cultural landscape of the era. Readers gain insight into the critical reception and lasting legacy of this significant artistic cohort, making it an essential resource for understanding modern Australian art. The authoritative narrative instructs on the unique contributions of these artists, solidifying their place in the broader art historical discourse.
Author: Hylton Jane
Binding: Hardback
Published: Art Gallery of South Australia Adelaide, 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: wear and fading of external cover; signed by previous owner on inside cover
This compelling art history volume, Adelaide Angries: South Australian Painting Of The 1940S, chronicles a pivotal period in Australian art, focusing on a distinctive group of artists who challenged prevailing artistic norms. It presents a detailed examination of the Adelaide Angries, a movement that brought a raw, expressive energy to the South Australian art scene during the tumultuous 1940s. The text uncovers the motivations and stylistic innovations of these painters, illustrating how their work reflected and reacted to the social and cultural landscape of the era. Readers gain insight into the critical reception and lasting legacy of this significant artistic cohort, making it an essential resource for understanding modern Australian art. The authoritative narrative instructs on the unique contributions of these artists, solidifying their place in the broader art historical discourse.