The Art of Australia
Coming of Age
Season 1 Episode 2 of 3
Edmund Capon investigates how Australian identity evolved in the first half of the 20th century against the backdrop of the First and Second World Wars. He reveals how artists explored the possibilities and exposed the problems of the new nation, revolutionising the country's creativity and seeing their work become recognised on a global stage
The Art of Australia airs on Sky Arts HD at 1:45 AM, Wednesday 2 October. (Subtitles.)
Topics
Edmund Capon
Presenter
Tim Lambert
Director
Louise Turley
Director