Visions of a Republic: The Work of Lucien Henry, Paris-Noumea-SydneyAnn Stephen Published in conjunction with the October 2001 exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum that combines the museum's significant collection with rare objects by French-Austrailian artist Lucien Henry on loan from public and private collections. Five chapters by Ann Stephen, Natalie Adamson, Charles Pickett, and Anne Watson (curators and social historians at the Powerhouse Museum) cover his life in Paris, his exile in the South Pacific, his impact on pre-Federation Sydney, his ambitious project for the creation of a national identity, his role in architecture and interior design, and the legacy of his vision. Beautifully illustrated with bandw and color plates. Contains a chronology of events and a list of Henry's works. Distributed by Ashgate. Oversize: 9.5x12". c. Book News Inc. |
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