Art & Design in Australia: A Handbook (1995)

Second-Hand

Name inside cover, otherwise excellent condition

This introductory text and reference for the general reader discusses Western traditions in Australian painting, sculpture, and design from colonial to modern times.

Gives a critical and historical framework for studying Australian art and provides information about a range of well-known and lesser-known artists and their work.

Includes over 350 photographs, a guide to Australian galleries and museums, information about the range of prizes available to Australian artists and designers, references and an index. Successor to 'Art in Australia'.

The author was a lecturer in art education and visual communication at the University of South Australia. His publications include 'Introducing Art: A first book on the history and appreciation of the visual arts'.