The perfect introduction to Aboriginal art for students travellers art lovers and collectors
now in its fourth edition. This concise survey showcases the incredible diverse work of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists. Building on traditions that stretch back at least 50 000
years these artists have long worked in a variety of contexts from the sacred and secret realm
of ceremony to more public spheres. From isolated beginnings to post-colonialism and the
present Wally Caruana explains how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art has continually
developed and responded to change and considers the impact of urban living the growth of
local art centres that support the artists in these communities and the recognition of women
artists. This new edition has been expanded and updated to include and reflect on important
artists who have emerged in the last decade with a focus on the burgeoning of activity in the
Southern Desert region Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands - all testament to Aboriginal
art's continued dynamism and vitality.
