National Library of Australia

Preview the redeveloped Catalogue before it launches late July.

Due to major building activity, some collections are unavailable. Please check your requests before visiting. Learn more.

You must be logged in to Tag Records
Aboriginal art of Australia / Douglass Baglin and Barbara Mullins
Bib ID 4300916
Format BookBook
Author
Baglin, Douglass, 1926-2010
 
Description Marleston, S. Aust. : Mulavon Press/Gecko Books, 2008, c1970 
34 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. 
ISBN 9780980352146
Summary

"When Europeans first reached Australia, a long held and expedient perception developed that Australian Aboriginal people did not have houses or settlements, that they occupied temporary camps, sheltering in makeshift huts or lean-tos of grass and bark. This book redresses that notion, exploring the range and complexity of Aboriginal-designed structures, spaces and territorial behavious, from minimalist shelters to permanent houses and villages."--Back cover.

Notes

Cover title.

"An introduction to the vast world of traditional Aboriginal art : rock engravings, cave and bark paintings, decorative and symbolic designs both sacred and secular"--Cover.

First published: Sydney : Horwitz, 1970.

Bibliography: Back cover verso.

Subjects Art, Aboriginal Australian.  |  Art - Body art.  |  Art - Painting - Bark.  |  Art - Rock art - Painting.  |  Art - Sculpture - Carving.  |  Art - Rock art - Engraving.  |  Art - Sculpture - Hollow log.  |  Elcho Island (East Arnhem Land NT SC53-15, SD53-03)
Other authors/contributors Mullins, Barbara, 1922-

Online

    In the Library

    Request this item to view in the Library's reading rooms using your library card. To learn more about how to request items watch this short online video Help Video.

    Details Collect From
    Np 704.039915 B146
    Copy: N pbk
    Main Reading Room

    Order a copy

    - Copyright or permission restrictions may apply. We will contact you if necessary.

    Help Video To learn more about Copies Direct watch this short online video Help Video.
    close Can I borrow items from the Library?

    You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded.

    You can view this on the NLA website.

    close What can I get online?

    You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded.

    You can view this on the NLA website.

    close Can I get copies of items from the Library?

    You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video embedded.

    You can view this on the NLA website.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
    Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this catalogue contains names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in this catalogue which reflect the author’s attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive.