Description
Discover the profound impact of photography on national identity with 'The Photograph and Australia.' This hardcover book (ISBN: 9781741741162) published by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, delves deep into how photography has evolved since the 19th century, shaping our perception of Australia and its diverse culture. Featuring 308 beautifully illustrated pages, this remarkable volume showcases the works of iconic photographers like Richard Daintree, Charles Bayliss, Frank Hurley, and contemporary artists such as Tracey Moffatt and Ricky Maynard, bridging historical and modern perspectives. Each image invites readers to engage with the connections between people, places, and the passage of time. Perfect for photography enthusiasts, historians, and anyone captivated by Australian art, this book is a treasure trove of visual narratives. With stunning reproductions and thoughtful themes, 'The Photograph and Australia' transcends mere documentation, instilling a sense of wonder about the power and artistry of photography. Enhance your collection of photography books with this pivotal contribution to Australian photographic scholarship. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741741162
Year: 2015
Publisher: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Pages: 308
Description:
From its beginnings in the 19th century to today's digital revolution, The Photograph and Australia investigates how photography was harnessed to create the idea of a nation. It reveals how Australia's view of the world and itself has been changed by the advent of photography which paralleled the development of the colonies and the relationships between settlers and Indigenous Australians.
Taking a thematic approach, the book encourages the reader to explore connections - between different forms of photography, people and place, past and present. It features renowned artists such as Richard Daintree, Charles Bayliss, Frank Hurley, Harold Cazneaux, Olive Cotton, Max Dupain, Sue Ford, Carol Jerrems, Rosemary Laing, Tracey Moffatt, Ricky Maynard, Patrick Pound and Robyn Stacey, among many others. Their work is reproduced alongside that of unknown photographers in cartes de visite, government and family albums and, early scientific and astronomical photography.
Above all, this publication reminds the reader of the sense of wonder that the photograph can still induce with its ability to capture both things of the world and those of the imagination.
Visually rich with fine reproductions, The Photograph and Australia will not only be an important addition to the scholarship on Australian photography but a valued addition to the bookshelves of photography experts, lovers of photography and history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741741162
Year: 2015
Publisher: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Pages: 308
Description:
From its beginnings in the 19th century to today's digital revolution, The Photograph and Australia investigates how photography was harnessed to create the idea of a nation. It reveals how Australia's view of the world and itself has been changed by the advent of photography which paralleled the development of the colonies and the relationships between settlers and Indigenous Australians.
Taking a thematic approach, the book encourages the reader to explore connections - between different forms of photography, people and place, past and present. It features renowned artists such as Richard Daintree, Charles Bayliss, Frank Hurley, Harold Cazneaux, Olive Cotton, Max Dupain, Sue Ford, Carol Jerrems, Rosemary Laing, Tracey Moffatt, Ricky Maynard, Patrick Pound and Robyn Stacey, among many others. Their work is reproduced alongside that of unknown photographers in cartes de visite, government and family albums and, early scientific and astronomical photography.
Above all, this publication reminds the reader of the sense of wonder that the photograph can still induce with its ability to capture both things of the world and those of the imagination.
Visually rich with fine reproductions, The Photograph and Australia will not only be an important addition to the scholarship on Australian photography but a valued addition to the bookshelves of photography experts, lovers of photography and history.