The artworks of Aboriginal Australian peoples are a profoundly important repository of knowledge and reflect a deep connection to Country. This visually rich survey explores the evolution of the contemporary Aboriginal art movement in remote areas of Australia across twenty-nine art centres in five states from the Kimberley through to Arnhem Land and beyond.
Features:
- Materials: paper, cardboard
- Includes: 1 x book
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Published date: 09/01/2022
- Number of pages: 364
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9781760761455
- Featuring profiles of 100 artists, this work provides valuable insight into Knowledges & Traditions, while highlighting the achievements of each unique artist
- Author Marie Geissler's opening essay traces the progression from rock art through to contemporary painting by Aboriginal artists
- Esteemed writers Margot Neale & Djon Mundine offer erudite contributions distilling the complexity of the art movement & its impact
- Dreaming the Land is an authoritative reference that offers readers around the world a valuable introduction to Aboriginal culture & the stories that underpin the paintings
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- Overall: 30.3cm H x 25.8cm W x 3.9cm D
- Overall Product Weight: 2.55 Kilograms
- Gift Type Books & Music
- Primary Material Paper
- 1 x book
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FAQs
What does Dreaming the Land explore?
This book surveys the evolution of contemporary Aboriginal art across twenty-nine art centres in five Australian states, from the Kimberley through to Arnhem Land and beyond.
How much content does the book include?
The hardback book has 364 pages and features profiles of 100 artists, along with contributions from Marie Geissler, Margot Neale and Djon Mundine.
What format is Dreaming the Land?
It is a hardback book made from paper and cardboard, published by Thames & Hudson.
What are the book’s dimensions and weight?
It measures 30.3cm H x 25.8cm W x 3.9cm D and weighs approximately 2.55kg. These details can help you judge how it will fit on a shelf or be handled for reading.
Is any assembly or battery installation required?
No assembly or batteries are required, and the package includes one book.
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