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This book showcases a century of Australian children's book illustrations, spanning from 1857 to 1988. It features the original artwork of seventy illustrators, primarily drawn from the James Hardie Library's Children's Collection. It highlights the visual coherence and narrative quality of major works and redresses the lack of institutional regard for this art form in Australia.
The exhibition, and therefore this book, includes forgotten works from early illustrators, as well as contemporary pieces. It celebrates the diverse talent within the Australian illustrative art scene, providing a hearty helping of artistic styles. It also features popular figures like Ginger Meggs, displaying the evolution of Australian youth as depicted through art. This is a fascinating exploration into the history and development of a nation told through its juvenile literature.
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