Roy De Maistre: The Australian Years 1894-1930
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ slightly warpped with plastic sleeve, otherwise internally sound. Clean and bright copy.
This biographical art history chronicles the formative period of Australian modernist painter Roy De Maistre, detailing his early life and artistic development from 1894 to 1930. Heather Johnson presents a comprehensive account of De Maistre's groundbreaking contributions to Australian art, including his pioneering work with color-music theory and cubist principles. The narrative illustrates the vibrant cultural landscape of early 20th-century Australia and De Maistre's pivotal role within it. It argues for the lasting impact of his innovative techniques and philosophical approaches on the nation's artistic trajectory. This academic yet accessible work offers critical insights into a significant figure in modern art.
Author: Heather Johnson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, CRAFTSMAN HOUSE
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ slightly warpped with plastic sleeve, otherwise internally sound. Clean and bright copy.
This biographical art history chronicles the formative period of Australian modernist painter Roy De Maistre, detailing his early life and artistic development from 1894 to 1930. Heather Johnson presents a comprehensive account of De Maistre's groundbreaking contributions to Australian art, including his pioneering work with color-music theory and cubist principles. The narrative illustrates the vibrant cultural landscape of early 20th-century Australia and De Maistre's pivotal role within it. It argues for the lasting impact of his innovative techniques and philosophical approaches on the nation's artistic trajectory. This academic yet accessible work offers critical insights into a significant figure in modern art.