250 Years Of New Zealand Painting

250 Years of New Zealand Painting is a landmark book on New Zealand artists and their work. Originally written by Gil Docking and published in 1971, it was later expanded to include developments up to 1990 by art historian Michael Dunn. The latest update extends to 2020, with contributions from art historian, writer, and lecturer Edward Hanfling.

The new edition features a refreshed design and additional text by Edward Hanfling. It includes an introduction to this new edition and a discussion of emerging directions in New Zealand painting.

This book serves as an ideal introduction to the evolution of New Zealand painting from its inception and provides insights into the development of critical thinking about New Zealand artists' work over the last 50 years.

With a detailed bibliography and index, 250 Years of New Zealand Painting is a valuable resource, especially for students.