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Published
Thames & Hudson, September 2017
ISBN
9780500500644
Format
Hardcover, 512 pages
Dimensions
23.7cm × 17.7cm × 4.2cm

Love & Lament An Essay on the Arts in Australia in the Twentieth by

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Spanning music, theatre, film, literature, as well as other forms of visual art including architecture and photography, this ambitious overview of Australian art covers the entire spectrum of artistic mediums in the 20th century. Art historian Margaret Plant's extensive research and intimate knowledge of these areas, together with her renowned literary aplomb, make it a highly original read full of fascinating insights on the individual contributions of a myriad of Australian creators.

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