Brave New World: Australia 1930S
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Hardcover - no dust jacket
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A richly illustrated cultural and historical survey, Brave New World: Australia 1930s chronicles the transformative decade that reshaped Australian society, art, design, and everyday life during one of the most turbulent periods of the twentieth century. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the rise of modernism, the book presents a compelling portrait of a nation grappling with economic hardship while simultaneously embracing bold new ideas in architecture, fashion, advertising, and the arts. Drawing on a wealth of archival images and objects, it illustrates how Australians navigated optimism and adversity, forging a distinctly modern national identity. The work details the cultural, social, and aesthetic shifts of the era with authority and visual flair, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in Australian history and the broader currents of interwar modernism.
Author: Richard Flanagan
Format: Hardback
Published: 2017, NGV, Melbourne, Australia
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Hardcover - no dust jacket
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 richly illustrated cultural and historical survey, Brave New World: Australia 1930s chronicles the transformative decade that reshaped Australian society, art, design, and everyday life during one of the most turbulent periods of the twentieth century. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the rise of modernism, the book presents a compelling portrait of a nation grappling with economic hardship while simultaneously embracing bold new ideas in architecture, fashion, advertising, and the arts. Drawing on a wealth of archival images and objects, it illustrates how Australians navigated optimism and adversity, forging a distinctly modern national identity. The work details the cultural, social, and aesthetic shifts of the era with authority and visual flair, making it an essential reference for anyone interested in Australian history and the broader currents of interwar modernism.