Since the arrival of the camera in Australia in the mid 19th Century, it has recorded the nation’s life. This is the story of some of the most enduring images of the Australian experience and the three men who made them - Max Dupain, Wolfgang Sievers and David Moore. Relive the history of Australia, from the 1930s to the present day through the lenses of these renowned photographers.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303245
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Documentary photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Dupain, Max, 1911-1992
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographs - Psychological aspects
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Australia - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Social aspects - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Photography - Social aspects - History
History → Australia - History - 20th century
People → Dupain, Max, 1911-1992
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)