South Australia illustrated : colonial painting in the land of promise
Hylton, Jane2012
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The book explores the development of South Australian nineteenth-century painting from the commencement of colonisation in 1836 through to Federation in 1901.
Main title:
Imprint:
Adelaide Art Gallery of South Australia 2012
Collation:
275 p. illustrations (chiefly colour) 1 map
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-275)
Contents:
Ch. 1. A smiling and happy land : pre- and early post-settlement illustrations of South Australia -- Ch. 2. Among the kingdoms of the earth : the 1830s -- Ch. 3. Where foreign constellations shine : the early to mid- 1840s -- Ch. 4. Maturing the arts of a young society : exhibitions of colonial works -- Ch. 5. Rich dresses and sparkling jewellery : the early to mid-1850s -- Ch. 6. A fine step in colonial life : the South Australian Society of Arts and the late 1850s -- Ch. 7. Encourage native talent : the 1860s and 1870s -- Ch. 8. The wilderness has been converted : the 1880s and early 1890s -- Ch. 9. A legion of enthusiasts : towards Federation and the Federal Exhibitions -- Chronology : selected events specific to the visual arts of South Australia to 1901
ISBN:
9781921668081 (hbk)
Dewey class:
759.994 SOU
Local class:
759.994
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
20740
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 759.994 SOU | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |