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Public sculpture in Australia

by Michael Hedger

This survey examines public sculpture in Australia from the colonial era to the present, covering war memorials, commemorative works, and corporate commissions. It analyses shifts in funding trends, the development of sculpture parks, and changing aesthetic tastes.

Accession 13897 ISBN 9789768097798 Publisher Craftsman House, G B Arts International
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