Myth + magic: art of the Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

This book provides a rare opportunity to encounter masterpieces from the Sepik, works of art that speak of a time and place where spirits and ancestors were integral to daily life. These works come from the rich collections of the National Gallery of Australia, other Australian museums and art galle...

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Main Author: Howarth, Crispin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Canberra, A.C.T. National Gallery of Australia [2015]
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Summary:This book provides a rare opportunity to encounter masterpieces from the Sepik, works of art that speak of a time and place where spirits and ancestors were integral to daily life. These works come from the rich collections of the National Gallery of Australia, other Australian museums and art galleries, and the Papua New Guinea National Museum and Art Gallery. This publication celebrates the unique cultures of a country that has been so closely linked to ours, a country that is now celebrating its fortieth anniversary of independence
Physical Description:232 Seiten Illustrationen

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