Artists that have conveyed an Australian identity: Sidney Nolan, Brett Whiteley & Fred Williams

Essay- How Artists Have Conveyed An Australian Identity The image of Australian art has changed constantly since its early beginnings and has made contributions to the nations cultural identity, which has been substantially enhanced over the last two hundred years by Australian artists. The Australian identity has been examined and portrayed by many Australian artists with reference to the unique landscape and environment as well as the people that occupy it. This cultural identity has …

…landscape and environment is apparent, as each of the artists work have focused upon different aspects of Australian culture. As seen from Nolan, Whiteley and Williams, the national identity can vary greatly from visualising an Australian icon such as Ned Kelly, the beach culture or the distinct Australian bush. This identity within ourselves as Australian's can be left to one's own imagination and interpretation of how the environment and inhabitants can shape an Australian identity.