Images Of Power: Aboriginal Art Of The Kimberley
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few regions on Earth hold as much artistic and cultural power as the Kimberley, the vast and ancient landscape of northwestern Australia — and Images of Power: Aboriginal Art of the Kimberley brings that world into extraordinary focus. Authored by Judith Ryan with contributions from anthropologist Kim Akerman, this landmark exhibition catalogue presents a sweeping survey of Aboriginal artistic traditions from the Kimberley region, chronicling the rich visual languages of its Indigenous peoples across painting, sculpture, and ceremonial objects. From the iconic Wandjina spirit figures to the intricate geometric designs of the Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art tradition, the work illuminates the deep spiritual and social frameworks that give these art forms their enduring resonance. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition held at the National Gallery of Victoria, this volume stands as one of the most authoritative and beautifully assembled records of Kimberley Aboriginal art ever produced. Ryan's scholarly yet accessible prose situates each work within its cultural and historical context, arguing compellingly for the recognition of these traditions as among the world's great art forms. Akerman's anthropological expertise adds vital ethnographic depth, grounding the visual spectacle in lived Indigenous knowledge. For collectors, scholars, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art, culture, and the ancient human story, this is a volume that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the boundaries of art history.
Author: Judith Ryan With Kim Akerman
Format: Paperback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few regions on Earth hold as much artistic and cultural power as the Kimberley, the vast and ancient landscape of northwestern Australia — and Images of Power: Aboriginal Art of the Kimberley brings that world into extraordinary focus. Authored by Judith Ryan with contributions from anthropologist Kim Akerman, this landmark exhibition catalogue presents a sweeping survey of Aboriginal artistic traditions from the Kimberley region, chronicling the rich visual languages of its Indigenous peoples across painting, sculpture, and ceremonial objects. From the iconic Wandjina spirit figures to the intricate geometric designs of the Bradshaw (Gwion Gwion) rock art tradition, the work illuminates the deep spiritual and social frameworks that give these art forms their enduring resonance. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition held at the National Gallery of Victoria, this volume stands as one of the most authoritative and beautifully assembled records of Kimberley Aboriginal art ever produced. Ryan's scholarly yet accessible prose situates each work within its cultural and historical context, arguing compellingly for the recognition of these traditions as among the world's great art forms. Akerman's anthropological expertise adds vital ethnographic depth, grounding the visual spectacle in lived Indigenous knowledge. For collectors, scholars, and anyone drawn to the intersection of art, culture, and the ancient human story, this is a volume that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the boundaries of art history.