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Dialogue : writings in art history

by Ian Burn, Geoffrey Batchen

This collection of essays provides a coherent account of the last century of Australian art. It offers key insights into the emerging politicisation of art during the 1970s, a movement that continues to influence contemporary Australian art and culture.

Accession 15705 ISBN 1863730869 Publisher Allen & Unwin
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