Surrealism - Revolution by Night
This is a wonderful catalogue from a quite amazing exhibition at three different sites in 1993, curated by Michael Lloyd , Ted Gott and Christopher Chapman and organised by the Australian National Gallery. 'This review of of the artistic and cultural issues central to the Surrealist movement features a diverse selection of paintings, collages, photographs, drawings, prints and sculptural objects from 1913 through the 1940s by Duchamp, Ernst, Magritte, Dali, Picasso, Man Ray as well as Australian figures, Nolan, Albert Tucker, Drysdale and James Gleeson and includes a discussion of the movement's impact in Australia and nine essays addressing such topics as the role of the city as a source of materials and imagery for the Surrealists, their interpretation of Freud's theories and exploration of sexual themes, and their extensive use of collage techniques and photography.' [Adelaide Booksellers]
Specifications
| Author | Lloyd, Michael et al. |
| Illustrator | Multiple illustrators |
| Publisher | National Gallery of Australia |
| Place Published | Canberra, Australia |
| Year Published | 1993 |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
First Edition thus |
| Size | Folio |
| Chapters | XIII |
| Pages | 330pp. |
Condition Report
| Cover | Excellent Condition - Note: Totally unmarked with no bumping or chipping present at all either - No Dust Wrapper as issued |
| Overall | Excellent Condition - Note: Overall in a near fine as-new state, devoid of any spotting or foxing with a firm, sound square spine, lavishly illustrated with both colour and and black and white reproductions and photographs. |