Ainslie Roberts And The Dreamtime
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact hardcover. No visible stickers or labels.
A richly illustrated tribute to one of Australia's most celebrated painters of Aboriginal mythology, this volume chronicles the life and artistic journey of Ainslie Roberts, whose vivid canvases brought the ancient stories of the Dreamtime to a wide audience. Written by Charles E. Hulley, the book presents Roberts' distinctive visual interpretations of Aboriginal legends, situating his work within both Australian art history and the living traditions of Indigenous culture. Each painting is accompanied by the mythological narrative it depicts, offering readers a dual experience of visual splendour and cultural storytelling. The result is an authoritative and visually stunning record of a remarkable artistic legacy that bridges Western painting techniques with the spiritual depth of Australia's oldest traditions.
Author: Charles E. Hulley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, J. M. Dent Pty Limited
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact hardcover. No visible stickers or labels.
A richly illustrated tribute to one of Australia's most celebrated painters of Aboriginal mythology, this volume chronicles the life and artistic journey of Ainslie Roberts, whose vivid canvases brought the ancient stories of the Dreamtime to a wide audience. Written by Charles E. Hulley, the book presents Roberts' distinctive visual interpretations of Aboriginal legends, situating his work within both Australian art history and the living traditions of Indigenous culture. Each painting is accompanied by the mythological narrative it depicts, offering readers a dual experience of visual splendour and cultural storytelling. The result is an authoritative and visually stunning record of a remarkable artistic legacy that bridges Western painting techniques with the spiritual depth of Australia's oldest traditions.