An Introduction To The National Gallery Of Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Nestled in the heart of Canberra, the National Gallery of Australia stands as the nation's premier art institution, and this authoritative introduction presents its remarkable collections in full, vivid detail. The volume chronicles the Gallery's journey from its founding vision to its position as custodian of over 160,000 works spanning Indigenous Australian art, Asian and Pacific art, and international masterpieces — offering readers an expertly curated portal into one of the Southern Hemisphere's most significant cultural treasures. Beyond a simple catalogue, this publication argues for the vital role of public art institutions in shaping national identity, illustrating how the Gallery's bold Brutalist architecture — designed by Colin Madigan — mirrors the ambition of the collection within. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, it serves as both a scholarly companion and an inspiring keepsake, leaving the reader with an enduring question: how does a young nation define itself through the art it chooses to preserve?
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nestled in the heart of Canberra, the National Gallery of Australia stands as the nation's premier art institution, and this authoritative introduction presents its remarkable collections in full, vivid detail. The volume chronicles the Gallery's journey from its founding vision to its position as custodian of over 160,000 works spanning Indigenous Australian art, Asian and Pacific art, and international masterpieces — offering readers an expertly curated portal into one of the Southern Hemisphere's most significant cultural treasures. Beyond a simple catalogue, this publication argues for the vital role of public art institutions in shaping national identity, illustrating how the Gallery's bold Brutalist architecture — designed by Colin Madigan — mirrors the ambition of the collection within. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, it serves as both a scholarly companion and an inspiring keepsake, leaving the reader with an enduring question: how does a young nation define itself through the art it chooses to preserve?