Head of Middle School Transformation @ WSS
KATRINA AXFORD
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the 'art of australia' project

essential question - 
how have artists represented the australian identity throughout history?

"The Art of Australia is a stunning three-part landmark series on how art and artists helped to shape Australia's national identity. Hosted by Edmund Capon". accessed http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/art-of-australia/ 25/11/14

task one - watch the 'art of australia'

Edmund Capon tells the story of Australian Art and how it helped shape the nation.
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW TIMELINE OF THE ARTWORKS
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screen shot taken @ http://www.abc.net.au/arts/artofaustralia/ on 24/11/14 (for educational purposes only)

episode one:
Strangers in 
a strange land

Task - Comprehension questions (click button to download questions).
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episode two:
coming of age

Task - 
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episode three:
the art of
australia

Task - 
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practical task: sectional paintings

John glover

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russell drysdale

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sidney nolan

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albert tucker

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