The Dawn of Time: Australian Aboriginal Myths in Paintings
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:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: On tear along back top fold of jacket flap - otherwise normal aging.
In The Dawn of Time, artist Ainslie Roberts and ethnologist Charles P. Mountford collaborate to present a stunning visual and narrative record of Australian Aboriginal mythology. Following the massive success of their previous work, The Dreamtime, this volume continues their exploration of the legends used by First Nations peoples to explain the origins of the world and the creatures within it.The book pairs Mountford’s researched prose with Roberts's evocative, surrealist interpretations, creating a unique bridge between traditional oral history and contemporary art. Through these pages, readers are introduced to the profound spiritual connection between the land and its ancient custodians. Key features of this work include:Traditional Myths: A collection of ancient stories explaining natural phenomena, the stars, and the creation of the Australian landscape.Full-Colour Paintings: Reproductions of Ainslie Roberts's distinctive artworks, originally exhibited in the 1960s to high acclaim.Interpretive Illustrations: Intricate line drawings that complement the central myths and provide further cultural context.Cultural Introduction: A dedicated section providing background on Aboriginal culture and the significance of "The Dreaming" as a living history.This volume remains a significant contribution to Australian literature and art, preserving the rich heritage of Aboriginal storytelling for future generations.
Author: Ainslie Roberts and Charles P.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1971, Rigby Limited
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: On tear along back top fold of jacket flap - otherwise normal aging.
In The Dawn of Time, artist Ainslie Roberts and ethnologist Charles P. Mountford collaborate to present a stunning visual and narrative record of Australian Aboriginal mythology. Following the massive success of their previous work, The Dreamtime, this volume continues their exploration of the legends used by First Nations peoples to explain the origins of the world and the creatures within it.The book pairs Mountford’s researched prose with Roberts's evocative, surrealist interpretations, creating a unique bridge between traditional oral history and contemporary art. Through these pages, readers are introduced to the profound spiritual connection between the land and its ancient custodians. Key features of this work include:Traditional Myths: A collection of ancient stories explaining natural phenomena, the stars, and the creation of the Australian landscape.Full-Colour Paintings: Reproductions of Ainslie Roberts's distinctive artworks, originally exhibited in the 1960s to high acclaim.Interpretive Illustrations: Intricate line drawings that complement the central myths and provide further cultural context.Cultural Introduction: A dedicated section providing background on Aboriginal culture and the significance of "The Dreaming" as a living history.This volume remains a significant contribution to Australian literature and art, preserving the rich heritage of Aboriginal storytelling for future generations.