Frederick McCubbin Bio Flashcards
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Where and when was he born/raised?
he was born and raised in Melbourne in 1855, retaining close links with this city.
When did he began to study art and what period as an artist did his life span?
He began studying art at the age of fourteen and his career as an artist spanned a period of development in Australian art.
What is he recognised for?
He is recognised for the contribution he made to the Heidelberg School art movement and is one of the first art to accurately paint the harsh beauty of the Australian landscape.
Why was it big change to paint true Australian landscape?
this was a big change in art as it was during the time in which British art was considered to be superior and significant to that of other art.
What do many of his artworks represent?
Many of his artworks represent the struggles to survive in Australian bush, capturing Australian spirit as a growing awareness about Australian identity emerged.
What did many of his artworks depict?
landscape, daily life and culture of colonised Australia, popular during the 19th century.
What do his artworks highlight?
It highlights the growing culture influencing his technique and meaning of his artworks
What is Frederick McCubbin and what does he provide?
He is one of Australia’s best realist painters and provides a valuable insight into the culture and legacy that his painting provide of Australia.
