{"product_id":"9781501388712","title":"Identity, Community and Australian Artists, 1890-1914: Paris, London and Further Afield","description":"Author: Robertson, Kate R.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781501388712\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 19 May 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn irresistible call lured Australian artists abroad between 1890 and 1914, a transitional period immediately pre- and post-federation. Travelling enabled an extension of artistic frontiers, and Paris     the centre of art     and London     the heart of the Empire     promised wondrous opportunities. These expatriate artists formed communities based on their common bond to Australia, enacting their Australian-ness in private and public settings.\u003cbr\u003eYet, they also interacted with the broader creative community, fashioning a network of social and professional relationships. They joined ateliers in Paris such as the Academie Julian, clubs like the Chelsea Arts Club in London and visited artist colonies including St Ives in England and Etaples in France. Australian artists persistently sought a sense of belonging, negotiating their identity through activities such as plays, balls, tableaux, parties, dressing-up and, of course, the creation of art. While individual biographies are integral to this study, it is through exploring the connections \u003ci\u003ebetween\u003c\/i\u003e them that it offers new insights.\u003cbr\u003eThrough utilising extensive archival material, much of which has limited or no publication history, this book fills a gap in existing scholarship. It offers a vital exploration re-consideration of the fluidity of identity, place and belonging in the lives and work of Australian artists in this juncture in British-Australian history.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631837696158,"sku":"UBD-9781501388712","price":65.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781501388712.jpg?v=1774309833","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781501388712","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}