About this title: The dramatic tale of Wititj, the Olive Python, and the two sisters of the Wagilag clan forms the basis of one of the most important Aboriginal ceremonial cycles and painting traditions. These mythical events herald the arrival of the first monsoon season as well as providing the basis for ritual activity and religious knowledge. For the first time the art history of this ancient story has been put together through extensive consultation with Aboriginal elders. A tradition in bark painting has been traced over four decades and six generations, revealing the distinctive ways in which individual ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia / Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: Very Good. 4to, 11.5" tall. Softcover. Covers lightly rubbed; former owner has written day, date, and place (of purchase? ) on title page, otherwise book interior tight, bright, clean. 174 pages, charts of the Artists of Central Arnhem Land, and of Eastern Arnhem Land, b/w & color photos, map, glossary, 101 color plates. Australian Aboriginal art. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: Very Good. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall. Very light shelf wear only, a clean, unmarked copy. 174 pp. Illustrations. 101 plates. "The dramatic ancestral events involving Wititji, the Olive Python, and the two Sisters of the Wagilag clan form the basis of one of the major ceremonial cycles and painting traditions in Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory. The Wagilag Sisters Story tells of the creation of the world and the establishment of rules which govern behaviour, of the encounter between human and ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: Very Good. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2. In very good, clean condition; cover shows light wear. Book from an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Australia featuring aboriginal artworks consisting of sculpture, barkcloth paintings and other media. Intertwines the history, legends, culture and beliefs of the clans represented and has photographs of the artists working. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: Near Fine. NF. Softcover, quarto size, 174 pp, many beautiful color illustrations throughout, light edgewear, else a nice, clean and crisp copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia
Date Published: 1997-01
ISBN-13:9780642130686ISBN:064213068X
Description: Very Good. Unmarked, uncreased, gently used softcover. Cover has slight shelf wear. Pages clean & bright, binding tight. *Ships Next Business day* read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: 174 pages, 101 color plates, most full page, b/w and color illustrations in text, artists biographies with photos, glossary. bibliography, map, list of artists and works in exhibition, plate credits, acknowledgments; 4to, pictorial front cover. Fine. read more
Description: Very Good. 1998 Paperback. Keywords: "Subjects-Art, Architecture & Photography-Art Issues-Reference-Architecture, Subjects-Art, Architecture & Photography-General" Not a first edition copy. All books in stock. We ship daily from our warehouse. Over 200, 000 customers served online! Our feedback reflects our service...."Fast delivery, great seller", "Fantastic, came right away and was in perfect condition--thanks! " read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: New. 0500974683. Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--174 pp. With 132 ills. (119 col. ). 29 x 24 cm.; 0.25 x 11.75 x 9.5 Inches. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia
Date Published: 1997-01
ISBN-13:9780642130686ISBN:064213068X
Description: Very Good. Gently used. Very clean. slight wrinkle to back cover. NOT ex lib. No international or expedited shipping please. Book is too big. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PRESS
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780500974681ISBN:0500974683
Description: Published by University of Washington Press in 1998. Paperback. Number of pages: 174. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #8401065 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780642130686ISBN:064213068X
Description: As New. 11.5" x 9.5" 174 pages. 101 colour and 26 black & white illustrations. Map. Catalogue of an exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. read more
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