Visions from the past : the archaeology of Australian Aboriginal art / M.J. Morwood ; illustrations by D.R. Hobbs
- Bib ID:
- 231372
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Morwood, M. J
- Description:
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- Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin, 2002
- xii, 347 p., [12] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1864487178 (paperback)
- Summary:
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A comprehensive introduction to Australian Aboriginal rock art by a recognized authority in the field. It explores what we know now, how we know, and why it is important, and also provides an overview of the problems and the methods of approach used in the study of this art.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Bibliography: p. 324-339.
- Subject:
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- Rock paintings -- Australia
- Art, Aboriginal Australian
- Art, Prehistoric -- Australia
- Cultural heritage - Management
- Art - Rock art
- Art - Rock art - Conservation
- Art - Rock art - Engraving
- Art - Art motifs
- Demography - Palaeodemography - Aboriginal settlement of Australia
- Art - Rock art - Retouching
- Cultural heritage - Ownership issues
- Art - Rock art - Dating and attribution
- Australia -- Antiquities
- Kimberley area (WA SD51, SD52, SE51, SE52)
- Cape York map area (Qld TSI SC54-12)
- Arnhem Land (NT)
- Northern Territory - Central NT
- Laura / Quinkan area (Qld SE Cape York SD55-13)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hobbs, D. R
- Also Titled:
- Archaeology of Australian Aboriginal art
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 2002
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