Introduction [to The Diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941]

Dixon, Robert and Lee, Christopher (2011) Introduction [to The Diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941]. In: The diaries of Frank Hurley 1912-1941. Anthem Press, London, United Kingdom, xi-xxxviii. ISBN 978-0-85728-774-8

Abstract

This introduction to the edited diaries of the Australian photographer and cinematographer Frank Hurley (1885-1962) recounts his life and career and makes an argument for the importance of the diaries to an understanding of the career of the man and the international circulation of his work.

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Item Type:	Book Chapter (Commonwealth Reporting Category B)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Copyright 2011 Robert Dixon and Christopher Lee editorial matter and selection.
Faculty/School / Institute/Centre:	Historic - Faculty of Arts - School of Humanities and Communication
Date Deposited:	02 Mar 2012 02:53
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2017 00:04
Uncontrolled Keywords:	photography, cinema, Hurley, polar exploration, Antarctic, Mawson, Shackleton, World War 1, Aviation, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait, World War 2, Cinema History, Audience reception, Australian History, Australian identity, Race.
Fields of Research :	20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200209 Multicultural, Intercultural and Cross-cultural Studies 20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2005 Literary Studies > 200502 Australian Literature (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Literature) 20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200211 Postcolonial Studies 20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200206 Globalisation and Culture 20 Language, Communication and Culture > 2002 Cultural Studies > 200212 Screen and Media Culture
Socio-Economic Objective:	C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9502 Communication > 950201 Communication Across Languages and Culture C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9503 Heritage > 950306 Conserving Pacific Peoples Heritage C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9503 Heritage > 950302 Conserving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9505 Understanding Past Societies > 950502 Understanding Asia's Past C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9502 Communication > 950203 Languages and Literature C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9502 Communication > 950205 Visual Communication C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9505 Understanding Past Societies > 950503 Understanding Australia's Past
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/19922

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