Collection: Reference

Each chapter profile describes the creative philosophies and inspirations behind the artist's work. Theirs is a living, spiritual culture. Their art is an expression of their 'aboriginality' [Jacket]

Text and photographs describe the customs, legends, activities, and changing lifestyles of the Kuku-Yalanji Aborigines of the Australian rainforest.

Economic and social life of Sydney clans, including language, material culture, family life, attitudes to illness and death, justice, religion and initiation ceremony, art; mentions Gamaraigal, Cadigal, Wangal, Walumedegal, Bidjigal and Bediagal, Garigal, Gweagal, Buruberongal, Booramedigal (Burr...

Combines depth of content with ease of use when featuring 32 period styles of design common around the world. Each style is described in concise historical summary, as well as detailed discussion and list of its hallmark characteristics.

Abstract expressionism emerged in New York in the years immediately following WWII and quickly became one of the most powerful and influential movements in the history of modern art. Editor Katy Siegel has assembled a complete overview of the subject