Australia's living heritage : arts of the dreaming
Isaacs, Jennifer1984
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This title brings together for the first time alll the different facets of Aboriginal art. From indigenous painting, sculpture, ceremony and dance, to the making of decorative body ornaments, carved utensils and spun or woven articles for everyday use.
Main title:
Australia's living heritage : arts of the dreaming / by Jennifer Isaacs
Author:
Imprint:
Sydney Lansdowne Press 1984
Collation:
272 p. colour illustrations maps
Contents:
Preface - Aboriginal art, culture and landscape - The body as living art - Fibre craft - Rock engraving - Rock painting - Bark painting - Papunya painting - Carved weapons and utensils - Sculpture - Return to the land - Appendix: antiquity of Aboriginal art - Notes and bibliography - Acknowledgements - Index.
ISBN:
1863025618 (pbk)
Dewey class:
Q709.94 AUS
Local class:
709.94
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
5985
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Penrith Gallery | 709.94AUS | LE (Set: 06 Feb 2016)Not for loan (Set: 06 Feb 2016) |