How local art made Australia's national capital / by Anni Doyle Wawrzyńczak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wawrzyńczak, Anni Doyle, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cultural property--Australia--Canberra (A.C.T.).

Cultural property.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 292 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Acton, Australian Capital Territory : Australian National University Press, [2020]

Summary:

Canberra's dual status as national capital and local city dramatically affected the rise of a unique contemporary arts scene.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgements

List of illustrations

List of abbreviations and acronyms

Introduction

1. The national capital space and arts practice: 1913-1978

2. The rapid growth of local arts and culture: 1978-1989

3. Self-government and the arts

4. Bitumen River Gallery - evolution and early years

5. Transition: BRG to CCAS

6. Transformation: Transcending the local

Conclusion

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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OCLC:

1237864765