Tiwi
Published on 3. December 2012
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-522-85855-6 (ISBN)
Description
A beautifully illustrated and designed, authoritative guide to the art of the Tiwi Islands.
The dangreous waters separating mainland Australia from Bathurst and Melville Islands have seen the blossoming of an art and culture unique to the Tiwi people. Often abstract and geometric, with strong patterns and use of colour, it is the basis for the shapes of traditional carvings, such as that used in burial ceremonies, and, more recently, on fabric, paper, pottery, canvas and jewellery.
The dangreous waters separating mainland Australia from Bathurst and Melville Islands have seen the blossoming of an art and culture unique to the Tiwi people. Often abstract and geometric, with strong patterns and use of colour, it is the basis for the shapes of traditional carvings, such as that used in burial ceremonies, and, more recently, on fabric, paper, pottery, canvas and jewellery.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Carlton
Australia
Publishing group
Melbourne University Press
Illustrations
Fully illustrated throughout
Weight
1230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-522-85855-6 (9780522858556)
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Person
Jennifer Isaacs is a writer and art consultant who is well known for the role she has played in educating policy makers and the general public through her seminal books on Aboriginal culture. Jennifer is a prominent arts manager consultant and keynote speaker.