The Gallery On Eastern Hill: The Victorian Artists' Society Centenary
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - some tears. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: Name penned on fep. Usual shelf-wear.
At the heart of Melbourne's cultural life stands a building that has witnessed a century of artistic ambition, debate, and creativity — the Victorian Artists' Society Gallery on Eastern Hill. This centenary volume chronicles the rich and storied history of one of Australia's most enduring artistic institutions, tracing the society's founding in the 1870s through decades of exhibitions, controversies, and triumphs that shaped the course of Australian art. Edited by C. R. Christesen, the work presents a detailed account of the personalities, politics, and painterly movements that converged within those celebrated walls, from the golden age of the Heidelberg School to the turbulent shifts of modernism. Beyond institutional history, this volume illuminates the broader cultural landscape of Victoria, arguing that the Gallery on Eastern Hill was never merely a venue but a crucible in which national artistic identity was forged. Christesen draws on archival records, correspondence, and critical essays to construct a portrait of an organisation that both reflected and influenced Australian society at large. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Australian visual culture — and the passionate individuals who built them.
Author: C. R. Christesen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, -
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - some tears. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: Name penned on fep. Usual shelf-wear.
At the heart of Melbourne's cultural life stands a building that has witnessed a century of artistic ambition, debate, and creativity — the Victorian Artists' Society Gallery on Eastern Hill. This centenary volume chronicles the rich and storied history of one of Australia's most enduring artistic institutions, tracing the society's founding in the 1870s through decades of exhibitions, controversies, and triumphs that shaped the course of Australian art. Edited by C. R. Christesen, the work presents a detailed account of the personalities, politics, and painterly movements that converged within those celebrated walls, from the golden age of the Heidelberg School to the turbulent shifts of modernism. Beyond institutional history, this volume illuminates the broader cultural landscape of Victoria, arguing that the Gallery on Eastern Hill was never merely a venue but a crucible in which national artistic identity was forged. Christesen draws on archival records, correspondence, and critical essays to construct a portrait of an organisation that both reflected and influenced Australian society at large. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Australian visual culture — and the passionate individuals who built them.