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Ancestral modern : Australian Aboriginal art

by Pamela McClusky

This volume examines the evolution of Australian Aboriginal art since the 1970s, exploring how traditional practices communicate cultural and environmental knowledge. It features over 100 artworks across diverse media, including acrylic, bark, fibre, and photography.

Accession 36443 ISBN 9780300180039 Publisher Yale University Press
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