Monash University Collection: Four Decades Of Collecting
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A landmark volume in Australian institutional art history, Monash University Collection: Four Decades of Collecting presents a comprehensive survey of one of Australia's most significant university art holdings, assembled over forty years of dedicated curatorial vision. The catalogue chronicles the growth of the Monash University art collection, documenting the breadth and ambition of its acquisitions — from pioneering Australian modernists to bold contemporary voices — and situating each work within the cultural and intellectual life of the university. The collection, as presented here, serves as both a historical record and a testament to the power of art patronage within academic institutions. The volume illuminates how systematic collecting can shape cultural identity, foster scholarly dialogue, and preserve the creative legacy of a nation. For collectors, curators, students of art history, and admirers of Australian art alike, this richly illustrated catalogue raises a compelling question: what does it mean for a university to build not just a library of books, but a library of art?
Author: Jenepher Duncan, Linda Michael
Format: Paperback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark volume in Australian institutional art history, Monash University Collection: Four Decades of Collecting presents a comprehensive survey of one of Australia's most significant university art holdings, assembled over forty years of dedicated curatorial vision. The catalogue chronicles the growth of the Monash University art collection, documenting the breadth and ambition of its acquisitions — from pioneering Australian modernists to bold contemporary voices — and situating each work within the cultural and intellectual life of the university. The collection, as presented here, serves as both a historical record and a testament to the power of art patronage within academic institutions. The volume illuminates how systematic collecting can shape cultural identity, foster scholarly dialogue, and preserve the creative legacy of a nation. For collectors, curators, students of art history, and admirers of Australian art alike, this richly illustrated catalogue raises a compelling question: what does it mean for a university to build not just a library of books, but a library of art?