White On Black: The Australian Aborigine Portrayed In Art

White On Black: The Australian Aborigine Portrayed In Art

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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: Geoffrey Dutton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: significant tanning of dust cover and fraying of edges; internal pages in good condition

This compelling art history volume, White On Black: The Australian Aborigine Portrayed In Art, chronicles the complex visual representation of Indigenous Australians through the lens of non-Indigenous artists. It critically examines how these artistic interpretations have shaped and reflected societal perceptions over centuries, presenting a nuanced argument about the power of imagery in cultural discourse. The work illustrates the evolution of artistic styles and thematic approaches, from early colonial depictions to more contemporary engagements with Aboriginal identity. Dutton’s authoritative text uncovers the historical context behind each portrayal, offering a scholarly yet accessible analysis of a vital aspect of Australian cultural heritage.

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Description

Author: Geoffrey Dutton
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1974

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: significant tanning of dust cover and fraying of edges; internal pages in good condition

This compelling art history volume, White On Black: The Australian Aborigine Portrayed In Art, chronicles the complex visual representation of Indigenous Australians through the lens of non-Indigenous artists. It critically examines how these artistic interpretations have shaped and reflected societal perceptions over centuries, presenting a nuanced argument about the power of imagery in cultural discourse. The work illustrates the evolution of artistic styles and thematic approaches, from early colonial depictions to more contemporary engagements with Aboriginal identity. Dutton’s authoritative text uncovers the historical context behind each portrayal, offering a scholarly yet accessible analysis of a vital aspect of Australian cultural heritage.