Luminous: Australian Watercolours 1900-2000
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A landmark publication in Australian art history, Luminous: Australian Watercolours 1900-2000 presents a richly illustrated survey of watercolour painting across the full sweep of the twentieth century, drawn from the outstanding collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. The volume chronicles the contributions of Australia's most celebrated artists — including Fred Williams, John Brack, Albert Tucker, and Arthur Boyd — alongside significant new acquisitions that reframe the medium's place in the national canon. Insightful essays by leading experts in the field illuminate the technical and cultural dimensions of watercolour, arguing for its central role in shaping a distinctly Australian visual identity. A celebration of the extraordinary diversity and luminosity of the medium, this catalogue stands as an essential reference for collectors, scholars, and admirers of Australian fine art.
Author: Cathy Leahy and Petra Kayser
Format: Paperback
Published: 2016, National Gallery of Victoria
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Paperback
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
A landmark publication in Australian art history, Luminous: Australian Watercolours 1900-2000 presents a richly illustrated survey of watercolour painting across the full sweep of the twentieth century, drawn from the outstanding collection of the National Gallery of Victoria. The volume chronicles the contributions of Australia's most celebrated artists — including Fred Williams, John Brack, Albert Tucker, and Arthur Boyd — alongside significant new acquisitions that reframe the medium's place in the national canon. Insightful essays by leading experts in the field illuminate the technical and cultural dimensions of watercolour, arguing for its central role in shaping a distinctly Australian visual identity. A celebration of the extraordinary diversity and luminosity of the medium, this catalogue stands as an essential reference for collectors, scholars, and admirers of Australian fine art.