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Author Smith, Bernard, 1916-2011.

Title The critic as advocate : selected essays, 1941-1988 / Bernard Smith
Published Melbourne : Oxford University Press Australia, 1989

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Description x, 389 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Summary Selection of critical essays in which Bernard Smith discusses Australian art between 1940 and 1988. Includes discussion of art with Aboriginal themes by artists Arthur and David Boyd. Includes references to the influence of Aboriginal art on artists Margaret Preston and Ian Fairweather. Illustrations include "Aborigines in Fitzroy" by Josl Bergner p. 27
Analysis Australia
Paintings
Notes On cover: subtitle has selected essays, 1948-1988
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Art criticism -- Australia -- History -- 20th century.
Art criticism -- Australia -- 20th century -- History.
Art criticism -- Australia.
Painting, Australian -- History.
Painting, Australian -- 20th century -- History.
Painting, Australian -- 20th century.
Painting, Australian.
Painting, Modern -- 20th century -- Australia -- History.
Genre/Form Essays.
LC no. 90136114
ISBN 0195530292
Other Titles The critic as advocate : selected essays 1948-1988
The critic as advocate : selected essays 1948-1988