Title Austral Eden : 200 years of Australian architecture / Patrick Bingham-Hall

Published Balmain, N.S.W. : Watermark, 1999

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WATERFT ART&ARCH	720.994 Bin/Aet		AVAILABLE
WATERFT ART&ARCH	720.994 Bin/Aet		AVAILABLE

Description 255 pages : illustrations, (some color) ; 25 x 25 cm regular print Contents 1788-1865: Arcadian visions in the Australian bush -- 1866-1895: Magnificent mansions, fashionable follies and mannerist monuments -- 1896-1916: Curves, rhythmic forms and shady verandahs -- 1917-1945: Ambition and idealism in the age of the machine -- 1946-1980: Abstract geometry and inventive singularity -- 1980-1998: A continuing tradition of brilliant mavericks Summary This is a visual history of the best of Australian architecture from settlement to the end of the 20th century. The book presents over 200 photographs of Australia's buildings from colonial architects such as Geenway, Verge and Blackett to modern leaders such as DCM, Durbach and Stutchbury Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references ( page 254) and index Subject Architectural photography -- Australia. Architecture -- Australia -- Pictorial works. Architecture -- Australia -- History -- Pictorial works. Architecture -- Australia -- History. Architecture -- Australia. Architecture, Modern -- 19th century -- Australia. Architecture, Modern -- 19th century. Architecture, Modern -- 20th century -- Australia. Architecture, Modern -- 20th century. SUBJECT Australia http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79021326 -- Buildings, structures, etc. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99004820 Genre/Form Illustrated works. LC no. 00001450 ISBN 0949284424

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