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Author Finley, Carol.

Title Aboriginal art of Australia : exploring cultural traditions / by Carol Finley.

Publication Info. Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications, [1999]
©1999

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 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J759.994 FIN    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Children's Department  J 759.994 FIN    Check Shelf
Description 56 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Series Art around the world
Art around the world.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 54) and index.
Contents Introduction to Aboriginal art: Dreaming -- Bark paintings of Arnhem Land: Mimi myth -- Stars -- Animals in painting -- Tracks and footprints -- Kimberley region: Wandjina -- Weather -- Christianity -- Desert paintings: Animal tracks -- Dreamtime -- Conclusion.
Summary Describes the art of the Australian Aborigines including rock painting and engraving as well as sand and bark painting; also discusses the symbolism found in these works.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.6 1.0 4459.
Subject Painting, Aboriginal Australian -- Juvenile literature.
Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile literature.
Painting, Australian.
Aboriginal Australians.
Art appreciation.
ISBN 0822520761 alk paper
9780822520764 alk paper
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