Aboriginal artists today practise in one of the world's longest continuous tradition of art - and perhaps the last to be generally recognised. Widely sought after, aboriginal art has now taken its place in the cozlections of leading museums and galleries. This concise survey looks at the work of Australia's indigenous visual artists from all parts of the continent. Building on traditions that stretch back at least 50,000 years, many of the artists have worked in a variety of contexts, from the sacred and secret realm of ceremony to more public spheres, and in media including painting, sculpture, engraving, constructions, weaving and - most recently - photography, printmaking and textile design.
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'Aboriginal art has been put on the map and this book provides a sure-footed guide' - The World of Interiors 'Offers extremely detailed and confident interpretations' - The Times Literary Supplement
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Wally Caruana graduated in Fine Arts from the Canberra School of Art in 1975, and was for over twenty years Curator of Aboriginal Art at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
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I bought a copy of this last year to read before a trip to Australia. I knew very little about Aborigine art but this is an excellent introduction to this fascinating culture with such a vast and powerful art history.
Coverage is given to the various regions of Australia, pointing out differing cultures, environments, subject matter, styles and techniques. I was also pleased to discover it gave coverage not just to the traditional arts but also to more contemporary works, pointing out both the continuations and differences.
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An excellent publication, this book helps anyone with a passionate interest in possibly the oldest artform on the planet.It enables you to understand how Aboriginal art has replaced the written word, and influenced their culture.
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This book is an excellent and informative source for anyone interested in Aboriginal Art. It has inspired us to produce several aboriginal-style paintings!
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If this art is 'primative' then I have still a way to go in my watercolours. Am inspired but will have real challange to equal this work. I love the book.
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Lovely little paper back book about Australian Art
I bought this book for my son as a reference guide for his GCSE Art. The original at school had been knicked as it was so popular. Read more
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