Joan Kerr | |
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| Born | Eleanor Joan Lyndon 21 February 1938 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 22 February 2004 (aged 66) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Occupation(s) | art historian, preservationist, academic |
| Years active | 1960–2003 |
| Known for | Dictionary of Australian Artists |
Joan Kerr AM FAHA (1938–2004) was an Australian academic and cultural preservationist. Initially her interest was sparked in preserving the architectural heritage of Australia, but over time her interests spread to art history and Australian culture in general. She taught at many universities throughout the country and was involved in Historical Societies and Preservation Trusts in a variety of the territories. She wrote books on Australia's historic architecture, feminist artists, cartoonists and her major life work was producing the Dictionary of Australian Artists: Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870.