The course will examine aspects of Australian painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and the applied arts from a methodological perspective. It will raise questions concerning the analysis of Australian art by art historians and art critics and will suggest possible alternative readings of Australian art history within a broader international context.

1,000 word tutorial paper (25%), 2,000 word essay (40%), Visual test (25%) and Tutorial participation (10%).

Introduction to Art History ARTH1002 and Introduction to Modern Art ARTH1003 or permission of the Coordinator.

* Sayers, A., Australian Art, Oxford
* Kirby, S., Sight Lines - Women's Art and Feminist Perspectives, Craftsman House
* Grishin, S., Contemporary Australian Printmaking, Craftsman House