Aboriginality: Contemporary Aboriginal Painting & Prints by Jennifer Isaacs (Secondhand Book)

Description SECONDHAND BOOK Modern, vibrantly colourful and expressive- the artwork in this lavishly illustrated showcase represents a new direction in Aboriginal art. Here in 85 full-colour reproductions contemporary painters and print-makers reveal an exciting meld of cultural traditions and techniques. The results are often stunning, always varied and innovative. The 25 artists profiled come from all over the country. There are the urban artists whose training in western art precedes voyages of sefl-discovery into traditional artforms and symbolism. Others come from traditional communities where although the knowledge of their art has been handed down through the generation the form and content has changed dramatically. Each shares a pride in and a commitment to their living culture. Their art is an expression of their  “Aboriginality”, as well as a means of expressing political and social issues. “Our culture confirms that we exist through our ritual, image and spirituality. It is us and our lives confirm it” Pamela Johnson, artist Specifications: Condition: Fair. Spine has faded away, slight bit of wear and tear on the jacket, writing on the title page. Publisher: University of Queensland Press Format: Hardcover Pages: 144 ISBN-10: 0702222208