Collection: Reference

A popular account of the European discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand, Tonga and northern Fiji, in 1642-43, in the ships Heemskerck and Zeehaen

Collection of lavishly photographed Aboriginal art with a commentary on the culture, myths and stories such paintings depict. The collection was drawn from throughout Australia and adjacent islands.

Includes more than 1000 names of artists, past and present, illustrated with 440 colour photographs, numerous examples of works, and portraits of the artists.

Contains detailed profiles of over 500 Western Desert artists. Includes listings not only for artists by family name but also annotates the artists as members of specific Aboriginal communities and identifies their Jukurrpa (Dreamings)

Comprehensive overview of Aboriginal art covering many genres and media of artistic expression, both traditional and contemporary.

This book collates and explains the fascinating elements of Aboriginal culture and religion: the song circles and stories, artefacts, landmarks, characters and customs