… 2010 Dr Bronwen Douglas , Senior Fellow, Division of Pacific and Asian History, RSPAS, Australian National University Racial Geography, Local … Fellow, the Australian Centre, University of Melbourne; independent art curator, author and arts writer The Antipodean: The Life and Work of … , University of Queensland Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women The lost art: William Dargie and a cultural history Dr David Foster , Novelist A …
… like show business, and this exhibition brings Australia’s performing arts history into the limelight. The Australian stage has seen it all, from …
… The Special Collections Reading Room on Level 1 houses art relating to Australian history and culture in the post-colonial era, focusing on modern Australian … At the time of his death, Myer was the greatest collector of Japanese art in Australia. His philanthropy included personal donations and funding to …
… Dr Bridget Griffen-Foley , Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of History, University of Sydney A study of the relationship between Australian … and political parties, 1945-75 Mr David Hansen, Senior curator of Art, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery John Glover and the colonial picturesque Dr Doug Munro , …
… scapularis) Part of the collection: The Ducie collection of First Fleet art. View in the catalogue The Pictures collection includes material in a … formats which document significant people, places and events in Australian history and society and to some extent, the activities of Australians … documentary value, although the collection contains many great works of art. Our extensive photographic collections date from the invention of …
… display. Interested in learning more about Australia's performing arts history? Explore the exhibition online Dance in Australia As a ‘dance mom’ … dance titles selected from the catalogue . For those interested in ballet history, the Ballets Russes is an entertaining starting point. The 1936 – … . She looked for as many circus themed texts as possible. There is a long history of circuses in Australia, and through the National Library’s …
… Our dance collection contains portraits, manuscripts, oral history interviews, photographs, music scores, personal papers, theatre … Australians involved in dance Pictures of dance, including photographs and art works Performances of Australian productions and international touring … Australians involved in dance Pictures of dance, including photographs and art works Performances of Australian productions and international touring …
… Fellowship presentation Dr Nicholas Ferns, ARC DECRA Research Fellow in History, Monash University International Finance and National Development: … Toward a History Offered by the Library Dr Kate Warren, Lecturer, Art History and Curatorship, Australian National University The role of popular magazines in Australian art history and arts communication View Fellowship presentation: …
… global stage, Australians have contributed to a rich and diverse design history. From modernist architecture to product innovation and couture … popularity, and a rise in popularity of block colours, distinct shapes and art deco typeface elements coincided with the emergence of a distinct … Sidney Nolan, Cynthia Reed and many other household names in Australian art and design. Trained as a draughtsman, with education in woodworking and …