Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art: Collection Highlights

ISBN 10: 0642334145 / ISBN 13: 9780642334145

Published by National Gallery of Australia, 2011

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, . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Franchesca CubilloFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 256The National Gallery of Australia holds the largest collection of Australian Indigenous art in the world. Written by Indigenous authors and curators and other experts in the field, this new book features 183 works of art which highlight the diversity, richness and excellence of the Gallery's collection including: rare 19th-century objects; The Aboriginal Memorial-hollow log coffins from Central Arnhem Land; Papunya paintings from the early 1970s; vibrant and expansive paintings from the Western and Central deserts; intimate watercolour paintings from Hermannsburg; bold ochred paintings from the Kimberley, and much more.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art: Collection Highlights
• Publisher: National Gallery of Australia
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0642334145
• ISBN 13: 9780642334145
• Binding: Paperback
• Book Type: Paperback

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Synopsis

The National Gallery of Australia holds the largest collection of Australian Indigenous art in the world. Written by Indigenous authors and curators and other experts in the field, this new book features works of art which highlight the diversity, richness and excellence of the Gallery’s collection. They range from rare 19th-century objects, historical and contemporary bark paintings, fabrics, dance masks, and headdresses to contemporary politically charged works by artist working in towns and cities in the 21st century.

Frachesco Cubillo is a member of the Larrakia, Bardi, Wadaman, and Yanuwa Nations. She is senior curator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the National Gallery of Australia. Wally Caruana is an independent curator, author, and consultant on Indigenous Australian art.

About the Author

Frachesco Cubillo is a member of the Larrakia, Bardi, Wadaman, and Yanuwa Nations. She is senior curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the National Gallery of Australia. Wally Caruana is an independent curator, author, and consultant on Indigenous Australian art.