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The modern movement, roughly spanning the years 1913-1939, is characterised by an emphasis on colour and form. This topic looks at the influence of Dattilo Rubbo in Sydney and Max Meldrum in
Melbourne and covers works by Norah Simpson, Ronald Wakelin, Grace Cossington Smith and Roy de Maistre among others. We shall also look at the formation of the Australian Academy of Art and the
Contemporary Art Society and the effects these institutions had on artistic practice.
Discuss the main characteristics of the modern movement, choosing to highlight specific 3 painting examples in the process. What were the main influences and theories circulating at the time?