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. Â– 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 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" 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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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 50149
Title: The Art of Australia
Author: Hughes, Robert
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0140209352
ISBN 13: 9780140209358
Publisher: Pelican / Penguin Books
Place of Publication: Ringwood, Victoria
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: BZDB2 Art Australia history contemporary Art & Design; Painting & Drawing; Australia; Sociology & Culture. Unbranded ISBN: 0140209352 EAN: 9780140209358 Hughes, Robert The Art of Australia

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