Fred Williams: 1927-1982
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: rev ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded; minor scuffing; showing early signs of delamination. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
A landmark monograph on one of Australia's most celebrated and distinctive painters, this definitive work chronicles the life and artistic legacy of Fred Williams, whose radical reimagining of the Australian landscape transformed the nation's visual culture. Patrick McCaughey, a leading authority on Australian art, presents a comprehensive survey of Williams's career — from his early figurative work in Melbourne and London through to the luminous, abstracted bush panoramas that became his signature contribution to modern art. The book details the full arc of Williams's creative evolution, illustrating how he stripped the landscape back to its essential character, producing works of remarkable originality that place him firmly in the international canon of twentieth-century painting. Rich with scholarly insight and written with genuine passion, this authoritative study remains the essential text for anyone seeking to understand the genius of Fred Williams.
Author: Patrick Mccaughey
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Bay Books
Genre: History of arts
Edition: rev ed.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded; minor scuffing; showing early signs of delamination. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings.
A landmark monograph on one of Australia's most celebrated and distinctive painters, this definitive work chronicles the life and artistic legacy of Fred Williams, whose radical reimagining of the Australian landscape transformed the nation's visual culture. Patrick McCaughey, a leading authority on Australian art, presents a comprehensive survey of Williams's career — from his early figurative work in Melbourne and London through to the luminous, abstracted bush panoramas that became his signature contribution to modern art. The book details the full arc of Williams's creative evolution, illustrating how he stripped the landscape back to its essential character, producing works of remarkable originality that place him firmly in the international canon of twentieth-century painting. Rich with scholarly insight and written with genuine passion, this authoritative study remains the essential text for anyone seeking to understand the genius of Fred Williams.