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Australian Art in the Art Gallery of New South Wales

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This new publication focuses on the Australian art collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wakes, Sydney. Widely recognised as one of the finest and most representative of its kind, the collection contains works that have become inedible landmarks in the history of Australia art and of this country.

Richly illustrated with more than 300 full-colour reproductions, the publication contains a lively ad approachable text. An introduction written by the Head Curator of Australian Art at the Gallery, Barry Pearce, provides an informative historical background to the building of the collection; while brief essays written by various members of Gallery staff introduce each of twelve subsequent chapters. Each chapter contains a group of major works reproduced in large format, accompanied by biographical notes and quotations placing each work in its contemporary context. Extensive bibliographic references and an index of plates are also included.

Intended to enhance the visitor's enjoyments and understanding of the Gallery's Australian collection, this beautiful publication is a source of illumination and inspiration to those with an interest in Australian art and an invaluable reference source for students.

Language: English

Pages: 303

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2000

ISBN 13: 9780734763082

Australian Art in the Art Gallery of New South Wales

0/5 ( ratings)

This new publication focuses on the Australian art collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wakes, Sydney. Widely recognised as one of the finest and most representative of its kind, the collection contains works that have become inedible landmarks in the history of Australia art and of this country.

Richly illustrated with more than 300 full-colour reproductions, the publication contains a lively ad approachable text. An introduction written by the Head Curator of Australian Art at the Gallery, Barry Pearce, provides an informative historical background to the building of the collection; while brief essays written by various members of Gallery staff introduce each of twelve subsequent chapters. Each chapter contains a group of major works reproduced in large format, accompanied by biographical notes and quotations placing each work in its contemporary context. Extensive bibliographic references and an index of plates are also included.

Intended to enhance the visitor's enjoyments and understanding of the Gallery's Australian collection, this beautiful publication is a source of illumination and inspiration to those with an interest in Australian art and an invaluable reference source for students.

Language: English

Pages: 303

Format: Paperback

Release: January 01, 2000

ISBN 13: 9780734763082

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