Important Aboriginal Art
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: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. some damage to lower spine - still structural.
Where does ancient spiritual heritage meet the pinnacle of modern fine art? Compiled by Sotheby's Australia for their landmark June 2011 auction in Melbourne, this premium catalogue serves as an essential record of some of the most significant Indigenous Australian art ever brought to market. The volume meticulously showcases an extraordinary collection of museum-quality pieces, tracing the deep cultural lineages, complex stories, and striking visual innovations of Australia's premier Aboriginal artists. Featuring high-quality color reproductions, precise provenance records, and illuminating historical commentary, this publication bridges the gap between sacred anthropological traditions and the contemporary global art stage. A vital reference work for serious collectors, historians, and admirers alike, it captures a brilliant moment in the ongoing celebration of the world's oldest continuous living artistic legacy.
Author: Sotheby's
Format: Paperback
Published: 2011, Sotheby's Australia
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. some damage to lower spine - still structural.
Where does ancient spiritual heritage meet the pinnacle of modern fine art? Compiled by Sotheby's Australia for their landmark June 2011 auction in Melbourne, this premium catalogue serves as an essential record of some of the most significant Indigenous Australian art ever brought to market. The volume meticulously showcases an extraordinary collection of museum-quality pieces, tracing the deep cultural lineages, complex stories, and striking visual innovations of Australia's premier Aboriginal artists. Featuring high-quality color reproductions, precise provenance records, and illuminating historical commentary, this publication bridges the gap between sacred anthropological traditions and the contemporary global art stage. A vital reference work for serious collectors, historians, and admirers alike, it captures a brilliant moment in the ongoing celebration of the world's oldest continuous living artistic legacy.