Ron Mueck In bed 2005. Polyester resin, fibreglass, polyurethane, horse hair, cotton, second edition, ed. 1/1. Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, purchased, Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2008. © Ron Mueck courtesy Anthony d'Offay, London
Guest Speaker:
Larger Than Life: A Short History of Monumental Sculpture
Wednesday, 20 October 2010. 6.00pm
Philip Carter Family Auditorium
Dr Emilie Sitzia explores what has motivated artists throughout history to sculpt giants. Is it to display their religious piety, to show off their patron's wealth or to demonstrate their nation's political and cultural superiority?
Dr Emilie Sitzia explores what has motivated artists throughout history to sculpt giants. Is it to display their religious piety, to show off their patron's wealth or to demonstrate their nation's political and cultural superiority?
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