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Rattling spears : a history of indigenous Australian art

by Ian McLean

This historical account analyses the rise of contemporary Indigenous Australian art to global prominence, tracing its transition from ethnographic markets to the mainstream art world. It also addresses the controversies surrounding this colourful art movement.

Accession 16561 ISBN 9781780235905 Publisher Reaktion
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