Description
“Modern Australian Painting,” an art book featuring 16 color prints
Key details about the book and its context include:
- Title: Modern Australian Painting
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Content: Contains 16 full-color prints of modern Australian artworks.
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Genre: Focuses on modern art, which in Australia developed in the early 20th century, influenced by international movements but also seeking a distinct national identity.
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Themes: Often depicts Australian landscapes, pioneer life, and increasingly, urban scenes and the experiences of Indigenous Australians.
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Artists: Early modern Australian artists experimented with color and form, while later artists explored abstraction and distinctly national themes.
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Significance: Represents a period of significant development in Australian art, reflecting cultural and social changes in the country.
- Era: Modern art in Australia generally spans from the late 19th century to around the 1960s.
