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Spirit country : contemporary Australian Aboriginal art

by Jennifer Isaacs

An exploration of contemporary Aboriginal art from northern and central Australia, tracing its diverse regional traditions and history. Drawing on the Ganter Myer Collection, it examines how these works serve as vital cultural expression and political statements.

Accession 1388 ISBN 1864980494 Publisher Hardie Grant
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