The Lindsays: how 10 siblings from the 19th century shaped Australian art and identity.

Autor: Gardiner, Thea, Gay, Catherine
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Zdroj: Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 8/7/2024, p1-1, 1p, 10 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: The article explores the lives and impact of the Lindsay siblings, a group of ten talented artists and writers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Australia. Growing up in a middle-class family in Creswick, Victoria, the siblings developed a unique artistic culture in their childhood that fostered their creative development. As adults, they formed strong networks and became influential figures in Melbourne and Sydney's art scenes, contributing to Australia's cultural identity through their writings and drawings. However, creative rivalries and tensions also emerged among the siblings, threatening their relationships. Understanding the Lindsay siblings' shared childhood and relationships is crucial to comprehending their artistic careers and the role they played in shaping Australia's cultural imaginary. [Extracted from the article]
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