{"product_id":"2026100008964-secondhand-more-than-just-gumtrees-a-personal-social-and-artistic-history-of-the-melbourne-society-of-women-painters-and-sculptors","title":"More Than Just Gumtrees: A Personal, Social And Artistic History Of The Melbourne Society Of Women Painters And Sculptors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the intersection of art, feminism, and Australian cultural identity stands a remarkable institution — the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors — whose rich and often overlooked history is brought vividly to life in this landmark work. Juliet Peers chronicles the personal triumphs, social struggles, and artistic achievements of the women who shaped one of Australia's most enduring creative collectives, weaving together individual biographies with a broader narrative of how women carved out space for themselves in a male-dominated art world. With a preface by Dr Joan Kerr, the book situates these artists within their historical moment, illuminating the social and political forces that both constrained and inspired them.\n\nPeers writes with scholarly rigour and genuine affection for her subjects, presenting a corrective to mainstream art histories that have too often sidelined women's contributions. Her work argues persuasively that the Melbourne Society was far more than a social club or a refuge for genteel hobbyists — it was a crucible of serious artistic ambition, mentorship, and aesthetic innovation. For anyone passionate about Australian art history, feminism, or the untold stories of women who refused to be defined by convention, this volume is an indispensable and revelatory read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336806146267,"sku":"2026100008964-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1fade816-1a3d-463d-a2b5-e262981be85b.png?v=1789958136","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008964-secondhand-more-than-just-gumtrees-a-personal-social-and-artistic-history-of-the-melbourne-society-of-women-painters-and-sculptors","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}