Year
1997
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Faculty of Creative Arts
Recommended Citation
Hart, Deborah, The art of John Olsen, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Faculty of Creative Arts, University of Wollongong, 1997. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/1758
Abstract
The principal aim of this thesis is to provide a major reference document on John Olsen's artistic development from the late 1940s through to 1990. John Olsen is widely considered to be one of Australia's most significant artists, yet for many years his reputation remained based primarily on the work of the early 1960s. The aim has been, therefore, to convey a fuller picture of the scope of Olsen's oeuvre, through an examination of the gradual evolution of the work from one stage to the next over more than forty years. In addition to an analysis of the works themselves, this development is situated in the context of the time-frames and environments in which the artist was working.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.