Item F2622 - The rudiments of the language of art

Identity area

Reference code

F2622

Title

The rudiments of the language of art

Date(s)

  • [21 April 1942] (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

[i], 35 p. ; ill., some in col.; tipped in photographs (b. & w.) ; 28 x 42 cm.

Context area

Name of creator

(1882-1968)

Biographical history

Frances Vida Lahey was born on 26 August 1882 at Pimpama, Queensland. She was the daughter of David Lahey, an Irish-born farmer and timber-miller, and mother, Jane Jemima Lahey (nee Walmsley). She was the eldest of 12 children. She learned painting ... »

Name of creator

Biographical history

Artist.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

This typescript is based on a lecture Vida Lahey delivered in the University of Queensland Duhig lecture which explains her views on the philosophy of a universal language of art. A philosophy she applied in her children's art classes established at the ... »

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Conditions governing access

Unrestricted access.

Language of material

  • English

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Publication note

Material from this collection has been cited in:
Lovell, Sue (2008). 'Wanted, a strong girl, able to milk and make herself agreeable'. Australian Feminist Studies. 23. 195-211.

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Alma MMS ID

991006049119703131

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Status

Revised

Level of detail

Full

Dates of creation revision deletion

Revised, Linda Justo, 15-Jul-2019; Migrated from LMS: April 2019, P.A.

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