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AGSA 500
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View the extraordinary richness of the Art Gallery of South Australia in a single volume, AGSA 500. This landmark, legacy publication celebrates 500 key works of art in the state's collection, made possible through the generosity of M.J.M Carter AO. The publication highlights a selected glimpse...
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View the extraordinary richness of the Art Gallery of South Australia in a single volume, AGSA 500. This landmark, legacy publication celebrates 500 key works of art in the state's collection, made possible through the generosity of M.J.M Carter AO.
The publication highlights a selected glimpse of the Art Gallery's remarkable collection, arranged broadly within three groupings - Australian, Asian, and International art - and spans the Gallery's seven curatorial areas: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art; Asian Art; Australian Art; Contemporary Art; Decorative Arts and Design; International Art; and Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. The five hundred works of art are presented in reverse chronology, time travelling from the present to the past. This approach brings to light the dynamic embrace of divergent art forms within the collection, an embrace that has existed since its inception. Importantly, the works of art have been carefully chosen by AGSA curators for their quality, relevance, and ability to act as touchstones to myriad ideas.
Twenty-two writers have contributed 500 texts, which describe major works of art in the Gallery's collection. Each page includes an illustration and accompanying text. Director Rhana Devenport has written an excellent introduction to the book, and a chronology is also included.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781921668630
Publisher: Art Gallery of South Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 February 2024
Country: Australia
Imprint: Art Gallery of South Australia
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 51.0mm
Width: 228.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 2730g
Pages: 544
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