Genius of Place: Contemporary Tasmanian Painting
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
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In this beautifully produced and evocative exhibition catalogue, renowned curator Nick Waterlow explores the profound, spiritual relationship between contemporary Tasmanian painters and their unique, isolated geographic landscape. Published to accompany a major touring exhibition, the text serves as a vital critical study of regional Australian identity. Waterlow's insightful commentary unpacks the concept of "genius loci" (the spirit of a place), illustrating how the island's haunting wilderness, complex colonial history, and distinct atmospheric light have shaped a powerful, independent artistic lineage. Genius of Place features a striking, minimalist landscape cover design that mirrors the ethereal horizons of the Tasmanian wilderness. Bringing together a diverse array of modern voices, the volume is packed with high-quality reproductions, artist statements, and curated provenance. It remains a scarce and highly prized resource for art historians, curators, and collectors specializing in Tasmanian modernism and late 20th-century Australian landscape traditions.
Author: Curated by Nick Waterlow
Format: Paperback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In this beautifully produced and evocative exhibition catalogue, renowned curator Nick Waterlow explores the profound, spiritual relationship between contemporary Tasmanian painters and their unique, isolated geographic landscape. Published to accompany a major touring exhibition, the text serves as a vital critical study of regional Australian identity. Waterlow's insightful commentary unpacks the concept of "genius loci" (the spirit of a place), illustrating how the island's haunting wilderness, complex colonial history, and distinct atmospheric light have shaped a powerful, independent artistic lineage. Genius of Place features a striking, minimalist landscape cover design that mirrors the ethereal horizons of the Tasmanian wilderness. Bringing together a diverse array of modern voices, the volume is packed with high-quality reproductions, artist statements, and curated provenance. It remains a scarce and highly prized resource for art historians, curators, and collectors specializing in Tasmanian modernism and late 20th-century Australian landscape traditions.