Masterpieces Of Australian Painting
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. All plates intact.
A landmark volume in Australian art history, Masterpieces of Australian Painting presents a sweeping survey of the nation's most celebrated works on canvas, curated and examined by one of Australia's foremost art critics and surrealist painters. James Gleeson guides readers through the defining achievements of Australian visual art, from the colonial era through to the modern period, illuminating the cultural and historical forces that shaped each work. With an authoritative yet accessible tone, the text argues for the unique identity of Australian painting as a tradition distinct from its European influences, rooted in the vast and unforgiving landscape of the continent. Gleeson's incisive commentary illustrates how individual artists — among them Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Sidney Nolan — captured the Australian experience with both technical mastery and profound emotional resonance. This richly informative collection stands as an essential reference for art lovers, students, and collectors seeking to understand the depth and breadth of Australia's painterly heritage.
Author: James Gleeson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Lansdowne Australian Art Library
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. All plates intact.
A landmark volume in Australian art history, Masterpieces of Australian Painting presents a sweeping survey of the nation's most celebrated works on canvas, curated and examined by one of Australia's foremost art critics and surrealist painters. James Gleeson guides readers through the defining achievements of Australian visual art, from the colonial era through to the modern period, illuminating the cultural and historical forces that shaped each work. With an authoritative yet accessible tone, the text argues for the unique identity of Australian painting as a tradition distinct from its European influences, rooted in the vast and unforgiving landscape of the continent. Gleeson's incisive commentary illustrates how individual artists — among them Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, and Sidney Nolan — captured the Australian experience with both technical mastery and profound emotional resonance. This richly informative collection stands as an essential reference for art lovers, students, and collectors seeking to understand the depth and breadth of Australia's painterly heritage.