This lively and comprehensive survey has established itself as a superlative introduction to work by Australia's indigenous artists from all parts of the continent. For some fifty millennia, Aboriginal artists have worked in a variety of contexts, from the sacred realm of ceremony to more public spheres, and in media that include painting, sculpture, engraving, constructions, weaving and -- most recently -- photography, printmaking and textile design. Widely sought after, Aboriginal art has taken its place in the collections of museums and galleries world-wide, and its present-day popularity testifies to its lasting dynamism and vitality. This revised edition contains over twenty new illustrations and updated information covering the most recent developments in this thriving field.
