Crossing Cultures: Conflict, Migration and Convergence is an in-depth examination of the effect of globalism on art and art history. Covering all aspects of art--including traditional media, painting, sculpture, architecture and the crafts, as well as design, film, visual performance and new media--it explores the themes of conflict, migration and convergence in the visual, symbolic and artistic exchanges between cultures throughout history.
Crossing Cultures is a compliation of the conference papers from the 32nd International Congress in the History of Art organised by the...

The Invention of Melbourne defines the relationship between an architect of genius, William Wardell, and the first Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, James Goold, an Irishman educated in Risorgimento, Italy. Their partnership produced St Patrick's, the largest cathedral of the 19th century anywhere in the world, and some thirteen churches, decorated with hundreds of Baroque paintings. These ambitious policies coincided with the Gold Rush, which contributed financially to their success. The contribution made by Wardell and Goold to the built environment of Melbourne remains significant, and...