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Mythscapes : Aboriginal art of the desert from the National Gallery of Victoria

by Judith Ryan

This volume traces the Western Desert art movement from its origins in Papunya to its global recognition. It examines how traditional motifs and bold colours have been adapted for the gallery, reflecting over 50,000 years of continuous Aboriginal cultural history.

Accession 36352 ISBN 0724101365 Publisher National Gallery of Victoria
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