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The almost total death of art criticism : combating mediocrity, stupidity & ignorance at the beginning of the twenty first century : an autobiography, part 2

by Michael Denholm

This work examines the difficulties of writing critical histories of Australian art and literature within a climate of institutional indifference. It explores the perceived lack of value placed on critical thought and the nation's cultural past.

Accession 16981 ISBN 9780975168455 Publisher Carlton Street Press
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