The Inspired Dream
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: Margie K.C. West
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory in association with the Queensland Art Gallery, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling volume presents a profound examination of Aboriginal Australian art, illustrating its integral role within the daily lives and spiritual traditions of its creators. It uncovers the deep cultural significance embedded in each artwork, revealing how artistic expression functions as a living narrative and a vital connection to ancestral heritage. Margie K.C. West chronicles the intricate relationship between inspiration, dreamtime, and artistic creation, offering readers an insightful perspective on a rich and enduring cultural legacy. The text details the diverse forms and meanings within Aboriginal art, arguing for its recognition as a sophisticated and dynamic system of knowledge and communication.
Author: Margie K.C. West
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory in association with the Queensland Art Gallery, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This compelling volume presents a profound examination of Aboriginal Australian art, illustrating its integral role within the daily lives and spiritual traditions of its creators. It uncovers the deep cultural significance embedded in each artwork, revealing how artistic expression functions as a living narrative and a vital connection to ancestral heritage. Margie K.C. West chronicles the intricate relationship between inspiration, dreamtime, and artistic creation, offering readers an insightful perspective on a rich and enduring cultural legacy. The text details the diverse forms and meanings within Aboriginal art, arguing for its recognition as a sophisticated and dynamic system of knowledge and communication.