The book includes reproductions of works by many of Australia’s most significant artists, including:
Sidney Nolan
Arthur Boyd
Brett Whiteley
Russell Drysdale
William Dobell
John Olsen
Clifton Pugh
Charles Blackman
 
Alongside a broader selection of emerging and established Australian modernists of the period.
 
Represents a snapshot of Australian modern art at a pivotal moment (post-war cultural emergence). Early inclusion of artists such as Brett Whiteley adds retrospective importance. Published by a major international art publisher, enhancing credibility and collectability. Part of The Students Gallery series.
 
A well-produced and visually engaging introduction to Australian painting, this 1963 first edition remains a desirable and accessible reference work for collectors, students, and enthusiasts of Australian art.