Collection: Reference

A general account of the nature and history of Aboriginal languages, with profiles of those languages that have been most significant as sources of borrowings. Words are grouped by subject. Gives language they come from, pronunciation and meaning...

Tribes (Kolor, Kuurn kopan noot, Pirt kopan noot, Mopar, Peek whuurung, Kirrie, Kolakgnat, Katubanuut), boundaries , language, population, laws of property, inheritance, camping units, tools, utensils, weapons, laws of marriage , treatment of wives, exchange of wives, initiation (tooth avulsion),...

This definitive guide to Australian Army colur patches acts as a complete ready reckoner, meticulously coded for ease of use. It is both authoritative and accessible, and allows the reader to tell at a glance the identity of each colour patch.

Provides an overview of the developments in Australian art, from its origins to the present. All major expressions of visual culture are addressed, including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography, applied arts, installation art and digital art.

Jeannie Baker - Patricia Black - Philip Cox - Ken Done - Deidre Dowman - Carol Drew - Max Dupain - Kate Durham - Herbert Flugelman - Ian Gentle - Robyn Gordon - Greg Irvine - Jenny Kee - Robert Klippel - Colin Lanceley - Alun Leach-Jones - Fiona Macdonald - Tracey Moffatt - Glen Murcutt - Jenny O...

Allows the paintings and sculptures to speak for themselves without overloading the reader with information. Intended to enhance the visitor's enjoyment and understanding of the Gallery's Australian collection.