Australian Painting: 1788-2000 - Softcover

Smith, Bernard; Smith, Terry; Heathcote, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195515544 ISBN 13: 9780195515541

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This 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.

About this title

About the Author

Bernard Smith is at Australian Academy of the Humanities. Terry Smith is at University of Chicago.

Review

Praise for a previous edition: "As a study of its chosen subject, the book is a tour de force, unlikely ever to be superseded."--The Independent

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0195515544
• ISBN 13: 9780195515541
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 642