Author: Geoffrey Dutton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne, Macmillan, 1986

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor nick/tear on fep.

This compelling historical account, The Innovators: The Sydney Alternatives In The Rise Of Modern Art, Literature And Ideas, chronicles a pivotal era in Australian cultural development. It uncovers the vibrant intellectual currents and artistic movements that shaped Sydney's unique contribution to modernism. The narrative presents a detailed examination of the figures and ideas that challenged conventional thought, illustrating their profound impact on art, literature, and philosophy. Dutton's work argues for the distinctiveness of Sydney's creative landscape, offering a fresh perspective on the global rise of modernism. This insightful volume captures the spirit of innovation and intellectual ferment that defined a generation.