Anachronism in Australian art: Italian early modem art in mid twentieth century Australian figurative painting

Joanne Susan Baitz

doi:10.4225/23/5a1229507824a

Anachronism in Australian art: Italian early modem art in mid twentieth century Australian figurative painting

Joanne Susan Baitz

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Abstract

The anachronistic presence of the art of Piero della Francesca and the Italian Early Modems in the work of mid-twentieth-century Australian figurative painters provides an entry point into an interpretation of their art. Theories of anachronism applied to the work of Justin O'Brien, Jeffrey Smart, Jean Bellette and Russell Drysdale reveal how they made use of Early Modern art to illuminate the character of their own period. Examining how these Australian artists engaged with temporality offers insights into how they understood their time and provides new understanding of the ancient Italian and recent European art that captivated them.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Read, Richard, Supervisor Ball, Clarissa, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	6 Nov 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/5a1229507824a
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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