Penguin Australia, Melbourne, 1981. Revised Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Second impression of the First Edition. Size: Small Octavo. 331 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Scattered foxing, but text mostly clean. Previous owner's inscription, lavish, in ink. Edges slightly foxed. The book has been read and it may have some creases but is sound overall. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. First published in 1966 and revised in 1970, this account of Australian art between 1788 and the late 1960s discusses Australian painting in the context of contemporary art. Traces European and American influences as well as analysing various schools and styles of Australian painting. Provides 134 black and white, and eight colour prints of the work of a selection of artists. Includes a bibliography and an index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Art & Design; Australia; ISBN: 0140209352. ISBN/EAN: 9780140209358. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10227. . 9780140209358

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Bookseller: Great Southern Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 10227
Title: The Art of Australia
Author: Hughes, Robert
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0140209352
ISBN 13: 9780140209358
Publisher: Penguin Australia
Place of Publication: Melbourne
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: BZDB137 robert hughes, art, australia, history, illustrated, pelican edition, Art & Design; Australia; Unbranded ISBN: 0140209352 EAN: 9780140209358 Hughes, Robert The Art of Australia

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