Focused, in-depth examinations of key works in the Gallery’s Collection.
Includes a key curatorial essay, quotes, sources and further reading, issues for discussion and A4 images and details of the works.

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Printmaking in the age of Romanticism

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An examination of the collection exhibition Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism (6 August – 25 October 2009), focusing on HSC English Extension 1 Elective, Romanticism. Includes curator's introduction, artwork images and commentaries, selected references and questions to consider while viewing the exhibition and questions relating to the exhibition to the study of print texts.

Tim Johnson

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An examination of the nine-panel artwork Lotus born 2006, by the Australian contemporary artist, Tim Johnson (b 1947).
Includes background information, issues for consideration, sources and further reading.

Montien Boonma

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An examination of the artwork Untitled: two acts II 1996 by the Thai artist Montien Boonma (1953–2000). Also examines two other works by Montien Boonma in the collection: Benediction no 2 1991 and Perfumed paintings and stools 1995-97. Includes issues for consideration, sources and further reading.

Living Black

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Focus on the exhibition Living Black, from the Gallery's permanent collection. Includes works by Eubena Nampitjin, Rusty Peters, Daniel Boyd and Brenda L Croft. Includes key essay, issues for discussion, sources and further reading.

Adam Cullen

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In conjunction with the exhibition Adam Cullen: Let's get lost. Investigates key works: Lets get lost, Anything I say or do and Australian Saints. Includes key essay, issues for consideration, sources and further reading.

August Sander

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Investigating key artworks in the Gallery:
• Maler (Anton Räderscheidt)
• Field with Marguerites
• Universitätsgebäude  (University Building)
Includes issues for consideration, sources and further reading.

Howard Arkley: Superb + Solid

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Focus on the major work Superb + Solid 1998 by Australian artist Howard Arkley (1951-1999). Includes key essay, issues for discussion, sources and further reading.

Brett Whiteley: Alchemy

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Focus on the major work Alchemy 1972-73 by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Includes key essay, quotes, sources and further reading, issues for discussion and A4 panels of the complete work.

Dadang Christanto - They give evidence

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Focus on the installation work They give evidence 1996-97 by Indonesian/Australian artist Dadang Christanto. Includes issues for consideration and suggestions for further reading.