P (part 2): Perth, Painters and Poets

1. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, the most isolated capital city in the world and happens to be my favourite city in Australia. Click on the link to see what is going on in Perth right now (focus on tourist attractions) and watch the video below.




2. Painters

Does anyone know what painting is presented below?
Let's have a guessing game (please don't google the answers!)

Can you please comment below and post your answers to these questions:

I. This painting was painted by
   a) an aboriginal painter
   b) a western painter
   c) an animal

II. When it was originally purchased, it cost:
   a) A$ 1 (one Australian dollar)
   b) A$ 1,500
   c) A$ 1.3 million

III. Currently it's worth:
   a) nothing as it was destroyed in a bush fire
   b) A$ 1.3 million
   c) between 100 and 350 million American dollars



















Now click on the link above (Painters) and read the article. Focus mostly on the body of work of Sidney Nolan. What is he famous for? (hint: think of one of the topics we covered in our last class)

3. Poets

Or rather "a poet" (singular). Arguably the most famous Australian poet is A.B. "Banjo" Paterson. He wrote lyrics for the unofficial Australian anthem, the song Waltzing Matilda which we will be covering in one of our future classes. He also published a poem called The Man from Snowy River. This poem to Australians is what Pan Tadeusz is to Poles.

Please watch the video below (I suggest you watch it full screen and read the subtitles).




The poem was published in 1890 in the Bulletin and - if you remember from our class about Australian English - it gave rise to growing interest and appreciation for Australian accent and colloquialisms.