{"product_id":"2026200018563-secondhand-modern-painters-1931-1970","title":"Modern Painters 1931-1970","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\u003eA landmark survey of Australian artistic achievement, Modern Painters 1931-1970 chronicles four decades of creative evolution that transformed the nation's cultural identity. James Gleeson, one of Australia's most distinguished art critics and painters, presents a comprehensive and authoritative account of the pivotal figures who shaped the modern Australian art scene — from the turbulent pre-war years through to the bold experimentation of the late 1960s — illuminating the movements, rivalries, and breakthroughs that defined an era.\n\nPart of the prestigious Australian Painting Studio Series, this volume argues that Australian modernism was not a derivative echo of European trends but a vital and distinct cultural force in its own right. Gleeson's prose is precise yet deeply evocative, weaving biographical insight with critical rigour to reveal the inner lives and motivations of the artists who dared to redefine the canvas. For collectors, students, and enthusiasts of art history alike, this indispensable reference leaves one wondering just how much of Australia's creative soul remains yet to be fully discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50609694081243,"sku":"2026200018563-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/212c13b0-9a05-42ec-8db5-97b9871d4f4a.png?v=1791764647","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200018563-secondhand-modern-painters-1931-1970","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}