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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Das Land Ohne Herz, 1942
Property of internee at Camp 3, TaturaHard cover, bound German travel book. Subject : A trip in unknown AmericaJ 205book, das land ohne herz, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, books, history, local, travel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Bandsman's Everything Within, 1950
This book was part of the collection of Frank Wright OBE.Hard card covered book, 208 pages. Cover is cream, with very small maroon writing and title in black print. At bottom of the page is an ornate bordered title "Hinrichsen". Back cover: Black print on cream. Black print title on spine. Signature in blue ink "S. A. Freeman" in front end paperhinrichsen, bandsman, cook, wright, ball, geehl, composer, mortimer, lumb, highfield school band, besses boys' band, black dyke mills band, frank wright, freeman -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - My Corps Cavalry
The book was launched at Buna Barracks Albury 1999 by Hon Tim Fischer Deputy Prime Minister.Hardback book titled "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" by Doug Hunter 1999.Signed on fly leaf by author and launcher13th, light horse, book, cavalry, world war one, wwi -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Imperial Dictionary of The English Language Vol 2
The Imperial Dictionary of The English Language Vol 2 by John Ogilvie Publisher Blackie & Son Ltd Dated 1882 Sticker inside book "Donated by Geelong Maritime Society Inc which as disbanded in February 1990"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the imperial dictionary of the english language vol 2, the imperial dictionary of the english language, john ogilvie -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Imperial Dictionary of The English Language Vol 4
The Imperial Dictionary of The English Language Vol 4 by John Ogilvie Publisher Blackie & Son Ltd Date 1882 Sticker inside book "Donated by Geelong Maritime Society Inc which as disbanded in February 1990"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the imperial dictionary of the english language vol 4, the imperial dictionary of the english language, john ogilvie -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, A.W.N. Mackenzie, Games for Scouts, 1925
A book that was published by the Boy Scouts' Association to be used by Scout Packs for games.Paperback. Cover is brown. Front cover has title, author detail, publisher details and price. Also an illustration of a group of scouts holding hands in a circle.non-fictionA book that was published by the Boy Scouts' Association to be used by Scout Packs for games.boy scouts, boy scouts' association, games -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Martin Chuzzlewit - Charles Dickens, 1927
This book was a prize given to Marion Mahood in 1935 from the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Ballarat. Marion Mahood was a Warrnambool-born lady who spent most of her working life nursing at Prince Henry’s Hospital in Melbourne. In retirement she was active in community affairs in WarrnamboolThis book is of interest because, with the school badge embossed on the front cover, it is a good example of the type of prize awarded by private schools in Victoria in the early to mid 20th century. It also has a connection to a resident of Warrnambool, Marion Mahood.This is a dark blue leather-covered book of 796 pages. The cover has gold lettering on the spine with some gold ornamentation and the badge of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies’ College embossed in gold on the front cover. The book has an Introduction and 54 chapters of storyline. There are several black and white illustrations scattered throughout the chapters. The book plate is printed and pasted on to the back of the front cover and handwritten material in black ink is included in the name plate. There is a slight gouge in the leather on the back cover.‘Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Ballarat, Awarded to Marion Mahood, Prize, Sewing, Form 1VA, Janet M. McDonald, Principal, December, 1935’.clarendon presbyterian ladies’ college, ballarat, marion mahood -
Museum of Indonesian Arts Inc.
Book, Dampati Lalangon, 1948
When the Balinese King of West Lombok was defeated by the Dutch in November 1894, after nearly two and a half centuries of Balinese rule, a collection of beautifully illustrated lontar leaves was found, among other documents, in the palace library at Cakranegara, capital of the Balinese Kingdom in Lombok. This collection was published in a book called ‘Dampati Lalangon’ meaning “The delight of the spouses”. It is a rare example of a lontar, containing illustrations but no text. It is an allegorical story about a royal couple, the queen representing the godess of wisdom, Saraswati. The illustrations are of a mystical and erotic naturePaperback brown covered book containing eleven plates. Each plate covers 2 pages across and depicts 6 pages of illustrated lontar leaves. Lontar is a type of palm-leaf manuscript from Indonesia. The contents of this book show a rare example of a lontar, containing etched illustrations but no text. The title and preface of this book are in Dutch language.Front cover and title page have the insciptions: Koninklijk Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen -Dampati Lalangon - 11 platen naar Balische lontar-illustraties. Tweede uitgave van het "Darmo Lelangon" (1912) There is a circular stamp with the words "Batavia's Genootschap" above a stylized tree and rural scene below which are the words "opgerrgt 24 priz 1778" -
Women's Art Register
Book, Oxford University Press, Idols of perversity. Fantasies of Feminine evil in Fin-de-Siecle Culture, 1989
Analysis of late 19th century American and European writing, art, science and philosophy exploring cultural misogyny. Discusses the attitude to women as having only sexual and reproductive roles and being depicted as symbols of evil, passivity and sensuality, and ever dependent, while men were free to follow financially independent public and intellectual lives.Booknon-fictionAnalysis of late 19th century American and European writing, art, science and philosophy exploring cultural misogyny. Discusses the attitude to women as having only sexual and reproductive roles and being depicted as symbols of evil, passivity and sensuality, and ever dependent, while men were free to follow financially independent public and intellectual lives. painting, feminism, sexuality, violence, symbolism, mythology, motherhood, darwinism, pre-raphaelites -
Women's Art Register
Book, Angus & Robertson Publishers, Women on Women. Twelve Photographic Portfolios
Published in Italy in 1979 exploring the theme of women and sexuality these diverse images reveal how women see themselves, their bodies and their changing roles, characterised by inventiveness, intimacy and sensuality.booknon-fictionPublished in Italy in 1979 exploring the theme of women and sexuality these diverse images reveal how women see themselves, their bodies and their changing roles, characterised by inventiveness, intimacy and sensuality.portraiture, body, colour photograpy, erotica -
Women's Art Register
Book, Virago Press Limited, The Art & Life of Georgia O'Keeffe, 1986
Illustrated, extensively researched overview of O'Keeffe's life and practice including images of works, photographs by her partner Stieglitz, letters and interviews.Booknon-fictionIllustrated, extensively researched overview of O'Keeffe's life and practice including images of works, photographs by her partner Stieglitz, letters and interviews.painting, abstraction, watercolour -
Women's Art Register
Book, Mary Ann Caws, Rudolf Kuenzli , Gwen Raaberg, Surrealism and Women, 1990
Sixteen illustrated essays by various writers on the works and practice of women surrealists working in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States in the 20th century.Booknon-fictionSixteen illustrated essays by various writers on the works and practice of women surrealists working in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States in the 20th century.surrealism, merit openheim, leonora carrington, valentine hugo, remedios varo, leonor fini, elléouët -
Women's Art Register
Book, Hayden Herrera, Frida. A Biography of Frida Kahlo, 1983
Biography of significant Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954).Booknon-fictionBiography of significant Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954).painting, self portraiture -
Women's Art Register
Book, Lucy R. Lippard, From the Centre. Feminist essays on women's art, 1976
Following an introduction from the editors of Art-Rite are 12 essays by Judy Chicago discussing feminist art history, academic perspectives, contested issues, projects and exhibitions, and 18 monographs on specific artists, plus two fictional pieces.Booknon-fictionFollowing an introduction from the editors of Art-Rite are 12 essays by Judy Chicago discussing feminist art history, academic perspectives, contested issues, projects and exhibitions, and 18 monographs on specific artists, plus two fictional pieces.art history, criticism, gender, contemporary, feminism, joan mitchell, judy chicago, faith ringgold, louise bourgeois, adrian piper, eva hesse, performance -
Women's Art Register
Book, Judy Chicago, Through the Flower. My struggle as a women artist
BookBooknon-fictionBookfeminism, feminist art, exhibition, abstraction, art education -
Women's Art Register
Book, Catriona Moore, Dissonance. Feminism and the Arts 1970-90, 1994
An anthology of essays by significant writers, critics and artists, edited by Catriona Moore, examining contemporary women's art in Australia. Includes definitions of women's and feminist art, reviews and critiques of exhibitions and individual artists. The first section includes articles reprinted from publications including Lip and Refactory Girl.Projects include 'The D'oyley Show', "Mothers, Memories and Others' Memories", and Lucy Lippard's visit in 1975.Booknon-fictionAn anthology of essays by significant writers, critics and artists, edited by Catriona Moore, examining contemporary women's art in Australia. Includes definitions of women's and feminist art, reviews and critiques of exhibitions and individual artists. The first section includes articles reprinted from publications including Lip and Refactory Girl.Projects include 'The D'oyley Show', "Mothers, Memories and Others' Memories", and Lucy Lippard's visit in 1975.feminism, feminist arts practice, australian artists, community arts, the women's art register -
Women's Art Register
Book, Germaine Greer, The Obstacle Race. The fortunes of women painters and their work, 1979
Traces the social, educational, and psychological barriers for women artists from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century to gain recognition, most relying on relationships with artists in their families to gain success. or conversely denied success through partnerships with male painters.Book non-fictionTraces the social, educational, and psychological barriers for women artists from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century to gain recognition, most relying on relationships with artists in their families to gain success. or conversely denied success through partnerships with male painters. portraiture, flowerpainting, miniaturists, still life -
Women's Art Register
Book, Cindy Nemser, Art Talk. Conversations with 12 Women Artists, !975
Interviews with 12 significant women artists, predominantly working in North America. The interviews start include a brief biography and black and white photos of each artist,and images of their work.Booknon-fictionInterviews with 12 significant women artists, predominantly working in North America. The interviews start include a brief biography and black and white photos of each artist,and images of their work.sonia delaunay, louise nevelson, lee krasner, alice neel, grace hartigan, marisol, lila katzen, elanor antin, audrey flack, nancy grossman, barbara hepworth, eva hesse -
Women's Art Register
Book, Vivienne Binns, Community and the Arts. History. Theory. Practice.Australian Perspectives, 1991
Anthology of articles on the history and theory of community arts in Australia written by artists and artsworkers involved.Booknon-fictionAnthology of articles on the history and theory of community arts in Australia written by artists and artsworkers involved. community arts, collaborative practice, art history, political art, community arts network, aboriginal land rights -
Women's Art Register
Book, Toby Clark, Art and Propaganda in the Twentieth Century. The Political Image in the Age of Mass Culture, 1997
Using paintings, posters, photographs, film stills and sculpture the author explores how propaganda art can be determined and defined.Booknon-fictionUsing paintings, posters, photographs, film stills and sculpture the author explores how propaganda art can be determined and defined.war, feminism, installation art -
Women's Art Register
Book, Chritine Battersby, Gender and Genius. Towards a Feminist Aesthetics, 1989
Using the writings of ancient and contemporary male philosophers the book interrogates ideas around narrow gender roles, and the creation of feminist aesthetic.Booknon-fictionUsing the writings of ancient and contemporary male philosophers the book interrogates ideas around narrow gender roles, and the creation of feminist aesthetic.myths, creativity, motherhood, psychoanalytic theory, prejudice -
Women's Art Register
Book, Norma Broude, Mary D. Garrard, Feminism and Art History. Questioning the Litany, 1982
Seventeen essays covering every major art period from the ancient Egyptian to the 1970s presenting an alternative history of Western art history.Booknon-fictionSeventeen essays covering every major art period from the ancient Egyptian to the 1970s presenting an alternative history of Western art history.representation, the male gaze, portraiture, the nude -
Women's Art Register
Book, Rosemary Betterton, Looking On. Images in the Visual Arts and Media, 1987
Essays examining the way images of women advertising, magazines, fine art, fashion and pornography influence attitudes and perceptions about femininity and female sexuality.Booknon-fictionEssays examining the way images of women advertising, magazines, fine art, fashion and pornography influence attitudes and perceptions about femininity and female sexuality.iconography, mass media, body image, self-portraiture -
Women's Art Register
Book, Uta Grosenick, Women Artists in the 20th and 21st Century, 2003
Individual focus on 47 women artists, predominantly from the UK, USA and Europe, in photographs and brief text prepared by various critics and writers.bookIndividual focus on 47 women artists, predominantly from the UK, USA and Europe, in photographs and brief text prepared by various critics and writers.marina abramovic, louise bourgeois, guerrilla girls, cindy sherman, adrian piper, georgia o'keefe, portraiture, perfomance, political art, tracey emin, hannah hoch -
Women's Art Register
Book, Chris Wallace et al, Megalomania 35 years of posters made at Megan Print Studio 1980 - 2013, 2013
A visual record of posters made at Megalomania Print Studio, a print collective in Canberra 1980-2013Booknon-fictionA visual record of posters made at Megalomania Print Studio, a print collective in Canberra 1980-2013community, political art, artist unknown, gender, health, environment -
Women's Art Register
Book, Judy Horacek, Life on the Edge. Cartoons by Judy Horacek, 1992
Collected cartoons by Melbourne cartoonist and writer Judy Horacek, who believes "humour is a fantastic way of changing the world." ( from biographical noes). The introduction was written by Dale Spender.booknon-fictionCollected cartoons by Melbourne cartoonist and writer Judy Horacek, who believes "humour is a fantastic way of changing the world." ( from biographical noes). The introduction was written by Dale Spender.political art, community art, indigenous rights, racism, discrimination -
Women's Art Register
Book, Elinor W. Gaddon, The Once & Future Goddess. A Sweeping Visual Chronicle of the Sacred Female and Her Reemergence in the Cultural Mythology of our time, 1989
An examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.Booknon-fictionAn examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.pre-history, spirituality, frida kahlo, judy chicago, religion, mythology, anna mendieta, ritual, sacred at, women's movement -
Women's Art Register
Book, Gillian Swanson & Patricia Wise, Going for Broke. Women's Participation in the Arts and Cultural Industries, N/A
Study commissioned by Arts Queensland and the Australia Council in 1994 to address the lack of published information on women's involvement in the arts.BookStudy commissioned by Arts Queensland and the Australia Council in 1994 to address the lack of published information on women's involvement in the arts.regionalism, cultural industraies, equity, professional recognition, indigenous women, multiculturalism -
Women's Art Register
Book, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, In the Company of Women. 100 Years of Australian Women's Art from the Cruthers Collection, 1995
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Women's Art Register
Book, Women 150, 150 Victorian Women Artists, 1975
Compiled by the Visual Arts Committee of Women150 to mark the 150th celebrations for the establishment of state of Victoria in 1985. Represents many established and emerging artists of the time.book non-fictionCompiled by the Visual Arts Committee of Women150 to mark the 150th celebrations for the establishment of state of Victoria in 1985. Represents many established and emerging artists of the time.feminism, painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, textiles