A Treasury Of Australian Landscape Painting
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Australia's vast and ancient terrain — its shimmering desert plains, brooding mountain ranges, and sun-scorched eucalypt scrubland — has long captivated the artistic imagination, and A Treasury of Australian Landscape Painting presents the finest expressions of that enduring fascination. This lavish volume chronicles the rich tradition of Australian landscape art, gathering together a remarkable collection of works that document the country's distinctive natural beauty as interpreted by its most celebrated painters. From the colonial era pioneers who first grappled with rendering an unfamiliar and extraordinary continent, to the bold modernists who shattered European conventions to find a wholly Australian visual language, the anthology presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the genre. William Splatt and Barbara Burton bring scholarly rigour and genuine passion to this curated collection, illuminating not only the technical mastery of each artist but also the profound cultural and historical currents that shaped their vision. The work argues that Australian landscape painting is far more than a record of scenery — it is a mirror of national identity, reflecting shifting attitudes toward the land, its Indigenous heritage, and the settler experience. Richly illustrated and elegantly written, this volume is an essential reference for art lovers and historians alike, leaving the reader with a deeper understanding of why the Australian landscape has proven such an irresistible and transformative subject for generations of artists.
Author: William Splatt & Barbara Burton
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Australia's vast and ancient terrain — its shimmering desert plains, brooding mountain ranges, and sun-scorched eucalypt scrubland — has long captivated the artistic imagination, and A Treasury of Australian Landscape Painting presents the finest expressions of that enduring fascination. This lavish volume chronicles the rich tradition of Australian landscape art, gathering together a remarkable collection of works that document the country's distinctive natural beauty as interpreted by its most celebrated painters. From the colonial era pioneers who first grappled with rendering an unfamiliar and extraordinary continent, to the bold modernists who shattered European conventions to find a wholly Australian visual language, the anthology presents a sweeping and authoritative survey of the genre. William Splatt and Barbara Burton bring scholarly rigour and genuine passion to this curated collection, illuminating not only the technical mastery of each artist but also the profound cultural and historical currents that shaped their vision. The work argues that Australian landscape painting is far more than a record of scenery — it is a mirror of national identity, reflecting shifting attitudes toward the land, its Indigenous heritage, and the settler experience. Richly illustrated and elegantly written, this volume is an essential reference for art lovers and historians alike, leaving the reader with a deeper understanding of why the Australian landscape has proven such an irresistible and transformative subject for generations of artists.