Modern Australian Painting, 1970/1975
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
A landmark survey of contemporary Australian art, Modern Australian Painting, 1970/1975 presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the most significant developments in Australian painting during one of the country's most dynamic artistic periods. Curated with critical insight by Kym Bonython and Elwyn Lynn — two of Australia's most respected figures in the visual arts world — the volume documents the diverse range of styles, movements, and individual voices that defined the nation's painting scene across the first half of the 1970s. With an academic yet accessible tone, it illustrates how Australian painters of the era navigated the tension between international modernist influences and a distinctly local sensibility, producing a body of work that was both globally aware and deeply rooted in the Australian landscape and cultural identity. The text chronicles the careers and contributions of key artists of the period, offering critical commentary that situates their work within broader art historical contexts. An essential reference for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Australian art history, this richly documented catalogue remains an invaluable record of a pivotal chapter in the nation's creative heritage.
Author: Kym Bonython; Elwyn Lynn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Rigby
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark survey of contemporary Australian art, Modern Australian Painting, 1970/1975 presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the most significant developments in Australian painting during one of the country's most dynamic artistic periods. Curated with critical insight by Kym Bonython and Elwyn Lynn — two of Australia's most respected figures in the visual arts world — the volume documents the diverse range of styles, movements, and individual voices that defined the nation's painting scene across the first half of the 1970s. With an academic yet accessible tone, it illustrates how Australian painters of the era navigated the tension between international modernist influences and a distinctly local sensibility, producing a body of work that was both globally aware and deeply rooted in the Australian landscape and cultural identity. The text chronicles the careers and contributions of key artists of the period, offering critical commentary that situates their work within broader art historical contexts. An essential reference for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of Australian art history, this richly documented catalogue remains an invaluable record of a pivotal chapter in the nation's creative heritage.