Kangaroo: Images Through The Ages

Kangaroo: Images Through The Ages

$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: R. M. Younger
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson Australia., 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Kangaroo: Images Through The Ages presents a comprehensive visual history of Australia's iconic marsupial. It chronicles the evolving artistic and cultural depictions of the kangaroo across various eras, from indigenous rock art to colonial illustrations and modern photography. R. M. Younger illustrates how these representations reflect changing human perceptions and scientific understanding of the animal. The volume uncovers a rich tapestry of imagery, detailing the kangaroo's presence in natural history, folklore, and national identity. This authoritative work offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of art, science, and cultural heritage.

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Description

Author: R. M. Younger
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hutchinson Australia., 1988

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

Kangaroo: Images Through The Ages presents a comprehensive visual history of Australia's iconic marsupial. It chronicles the evolving artistic and cultural depictions of the kangaroo across various eras, from indigenous rock art to colonial illustrations and modern photography. R. M. Younger illustrates how these representations reflect changing human perceptions and scientific understanding of the animal. The volume uncovers a rich tapestry of imagery, detailing the kangaroo's presence in natural history, folklore, and national identity. This authoritative work offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of art, science, and cultural heritage.