Creating Australia: 200 Years Of Art 1788-1988
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Pages: Good
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To mark one of the most significant cultural milestones in Australian history, Creating Australia: 200 Years of Art 1788-1988 presents a sweeping panorama of artistic achievement spanning two centuries of a nation finding its visual voice. From the raw colonial sketches of convict-era settlement to the bold, sun-drenched landscapes that would come to define a national identity, this landmark volume chronicles the full arc of Australian art — its triumphs, transformations, and the extraordinary diversity of artists who dared to render a vast and unfamiliar continent on canvas, paper, and stone. Published in conjunction with Australia's Bicentenary celebrations of 1988, this authoritative catalogue stands as both a scholarly record and a visual celebration of a culture forged in isolation yet rich with global resonance. The curators draw connections between indigenous artistic traditions and the waves of European influence that shaped colonial and post-colonial expression, illustrating how Australian art has always been a dialogue between land, identity, and imagination. With its remarkable breadth of works — from Charles Conder's luminous beach scenes to the abstracted interior landscapes of the mid-20th century — this volume is an indispensable reference for anyone who wishes to understand how a nation paints itself into existence.
Author: Daniel Thomas
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
To mark one of the most significant cultural milestones in Australian history, Creating Australia: 200 Years of Art 1788-1988 presents a sweeping panorama of artistic achievement spanning two centuries of a nation finding its visual voice. From the raw colonial sketches of convict-era settlement to the bold, sun-drenched landscapes that would come to define a national identity, this landmark volume chronicles the full arc of Australian art — its triumphs, transformations, and the extraordinary diversity of artists who dared to render a vast and unfamiliar continent on canvas, paper, and stone. Published in conjunction with Australia's Bicentenary celebrations of 1988, this authoritative catalogue stands as both a scholarly record and a visual celebration of a culture forged in isolation yet rich with global resonance. The curators draw connections between indigenous artistic traditions and the waves of European influence that shaped colonial and post-colonial expression, illustrating how Australian art has always been a dialogue between land, identity, and imagination. With its remarkable breadth of works — from Charles Conder's luminous beach scenes to the abstracted interior landscapes of the mid-20th century — this volume is an indispensable reference for anyone who wishes to understand how a nation paints itself into existence.