Australian Painting, 1788-2000This is the fourth edition of the classic text first published in 1962. It discusses the achievements of all Australia's leading artists and a great many lesser-known ones. It is written for those seeking a comprehensive introduction to the subject and will be valuable to students, teachers, and the general reader. All facets of Australian painting are generously illustrated. |
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Abbreviations ཏྭཱ | 1 |
CHAPTER TWO ARTISTS ON THE PASTORAL FRONTIER 182151 | 25 |
CHAPTER THREE THE LATE COLONIAL ARTISTS 185185 | 48 |
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