Modern times : the untold story of modernism in Australia
2008
Book
"From post-war optimism through the affluences of the 1960s, this book reveals the full range of architectural expression of the times. It is an evocative reflection of the atmosphere of the period and a reminder of the continuing relevance of the issues that arose during it."--Provided by publisher.
Main title:
Modern times : the untold story of modernism in Australia / edited by Ann Stephen, Philip Goad and Andrew McNamara.
Imprint:
Carlton, Vic. : Miegunyah Press ; Sydney, N.S.W. : in association with Powerhouse Publishing, 2008.
Collation:
v, 253 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Series title:
Miegunyah Press series. Series 2 ; no. 106.
Notes:
Includes index."Published in conjunction with the exhibition Modern Times: The Untold Story of Modernism in Australia at the Powerhouse Museum, 8 August [2008] - 15 February 2009 ; Heide Museum of Modern Art, 23 March - 6 July 2009; State Library of Queensland, 24 July - 18 October 2009."--Verso t.p.Bibliography: p. 229-232.
Shelving notes:
1716 0000057650 1 17-11-2008 99 nyctro 10-12-2008 7
Contents:
Part I. Abstract in Australia -- 1. The Bauhaus in Australia / Andrew McNamara -- 2. Colour in art / Annabel Pegus -- 3. Modern rooms / Heather Johnson -- 4. Designs on Aboriginal culture / Steve Miller -- 5. Abstract fountains / Luke Morgan -- Part II. Bodies and Bathers -- 6. The body at the scene of modernism / Ann Stephen -- 7. Annette Kellerman / Peter Cox -- 8. Crossing the dotted line / Max bannah -- 9. Speedo / Glynis Jones -- 10. Modern pools / Hannah Lewi -- Part III. City Living -- 11. Tall tales / Elizabeth M. Farrelly -- 12. Melbourne modern / Anne McDonald -- 13. Blue-collar bars / Charles Pickett -- 14. The architect's studio, 1948-59 / Penelope Seidler and Philip Goad -- 15. Milk bar moderne / Nanette Carter -- Part IV. Designs on the space age -- 16. Shells, spires and a dome / Philip Goad -- 17. Industralia / Isobel Crombie -- 18. Rocketing into a new ear / Kerrie Dougherty -- 19. The 'house of tomorrow' / Judith O'Callaghan -- 20. Controlled spirals / Andrew Wilson -- Part V. Electric signs and spectacles -- 21. Good evening America / Ann Stephen and Philip Goad -- 22. Speaking for Australia / Mary Featherston and Denise Whitehouse -- 23. MoMA's exports / Ann Stephen -- 24. Animating geometry / Stephen Jones -- 25. Signs of the times / Julie Willis -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Timeline.
ISBN:
9780522855517 (pbk)
Dewey class:
700.41120994700.4112
LC class:
N6494.M64
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
BRN:
69411
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Melbourne Library | -Art and Culture | ARTS 700.4112 MODEFolio | On loan - Due: 03 Jul 2026 |