Aboriginal Words of Australia

Aboriginal Words of Australia

Spirit of Arnhem Land

Spirit of Arnhem Land

Australian Aboriginal Paintings

$49.99
ISBN
9781864368031

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More Information
By Jennifer Isaacs
Format Paperback / softback
Page Extent 192
Book Size 10 x 210 x 295 mm (H x W x D)
Imprint New Holland Publishers
Release Date 1 Feb 2002
Subject Classification Art forms / Other graphic art forms

Australian Aboriginal Paintings presents an overview of traditional Aboriginal religious paintings. They are all 'from' the Dreaming, the Tjukurrpa, the Wonggar, the Creation, and express this now, in present day Australia.

A. W. Reed

Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979) was aprolific New Zealand publisher and author.

With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māoriand Australian Aboriginal cultures.

Jennifer Isaacs AM

Jennifer Isaacs is a prominent Australian writer, art consultant and independent curator. A pioneer in moves to gain respect for Aboriginal culture, she is the author of seminal books on Aboriginal art, religion, plant use, food, medicine and oral history. In 2003 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her work promoting Aboriginal culture and assisting Aboriginal artists.