Arthur merrick bloomfield boyd biography of christopher

Summary of Arthur Boyd

Boyd was one of Australia's most widely respected and prolific modern artists.

Arthur merrick bloomfield boyd biography of christopher

A man of strong moral conviction, his most important paintings conveyed his deep concern for humanitarian matters and Australia's natural environment; themes he often brought together in a single canvas. Boyd's painting style, which has seen him described as a "figurative Impressionist", was often informed by biblical sources and carried lyrical allegories on themes such as wartime genocide and the plight of dispossessed Aboriginal communities.

His painting also addressed the topics of family relations, religious faith, and the conflicting human emotions of love and aggression.

Accomplishments

• Boyd was profoundly affected by the onset of World War Two and the large number of refugees, and those deemed "unfit for service", wandering the city streets of Melbourne.

  These pieces, including key works such as The Gargoyles, formed part of his drive to not only represent the sense