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Published
Thames & Hudson, November 2017
ISBN
9780500501238
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
21.8cm × 16.9cm × 3.7cm

Love and Lament An Essay on the Arts in Australia in the Twentieth Century 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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