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The Art of Australia
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The Art of Australia Softcover - 1981

by Hughes, Robert

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Pelican / Penguin Books, Ringwood, Victoria, 1981. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Acknowledgements, list of illustrations, preface to the second edition, introduction, bibliography and index. Throughout the text there are black-and-white reproductions of artwork; and, between pages 160 and 161 there are eight pages of colour reproductions of artwork. Colour illustrated paperwork with peach and white coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. This now classic account of Australian art between the founding of Australia in 1788 and the late 1960s has the author tracing the twin threads of desire for independence in Australian vision and the excessive influence of the European and American models. In his few Australian painting is a phenomenon to be discussed within the total context of contemporary art. – Rear panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges and a little to the panels with the front panel started to curl. Very light age toning of the text block edges. revised. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 331 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; Painting & Drawing; Australia; Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 0140209352. ISBN/EAN: 9780140209358. Inventory No: 50149. . 9780140209358
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  • Title The Art of Australia
  • Author Hughes, Robert
  • Binding Softcover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good Condition
  • Pages 331
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pelican / Penguin Books, Ringwood, Victoria
  • Date 1981
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 50149
  • ISBN 9780140209358 / 0140209352
  • Library of Congress subjects Art, Australian - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 72018946
  • Dewey Decimal Code 759.994

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