Dreamtime Heritage: Australian Aboriginal Myths

Dreamtime Heritage: Australian Aboriginal Myths

$20.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Ainslie Roberts And Melva Jean Roberts
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby, 1975

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light moisture damage on DJ. Clean boards. Light foxing on prelims. Clean text.

This compelling volume chronicles the rich tapestry of Australian Aboriginal myths, offering a profound insight into ancient spiritual traditions. Through the evocative paintings of Ainslie Roberts, the book visually interprets the Dreamtime narratives, bringing their timeless wisdom to life. Melva Jean Roberts' accompanying text meticulously details the stories and their cultural significance, providing essential context for each vibrant illustration. Dreamtime Heritage presents a unique fusion of art and ethnography, preserving and celebrating the profound spiritual heritage of Australia's Indigenous peoples. This work illustrates the enduring power of storytelling and visual art to transmit cultural knowledge across generations.

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Description

Author: Ainslie Roberts And Melva Jean Roberts
Binding: Hardback
Published: Rigby, 1975

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light moisture damage on DJ. Clean boards. Light foxing on prelims. Clean text.

This compelling volume chronicles the rich tapestry of Australian Aboriginal myths, offering a profound insight into ancient spiritual traditions. Through the evocative paintings of Ainslie Roberts, the book visually interprets the Dreamtime narratives, bringing their timeless wisdom to life. Melva Jean Roberts' accompanying text meticulously details the stories and their cultural significance, providing essential context for each vibrant illustration. Dreamtime Heritage presents a unique fusion of art and ethnography, preserving and celebrating the profound spiritual heritage of Australia's Indigenous peoples. This work illustrates the enduring power of storytelling and visual art to transmit cultural knowledge across generations.