Floating life : contemporary Aboriginal fibre art / [curator Diane Moon]
- Bib ID:
- 4605165
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- South Brisbane, Qld. : Queensland Art Gallery, 2009
- 157 p. : col. ill. ; 31 x 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9781921503030
- Summary:
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"Floating Life: Contemporary Aboriginal Fibre Art highlights the continuing importance of fibre within Aboriginal culture and the extraordinary inventiveness of the artists exploring the medium. Works range from classic interpretations of woven forms inspired by ancient stories, to feathered pieces that continue traditions of making practical and decorative fibre objects for personal and ritual use."--P. [3] of cover.
- Notes:
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- Accompanies an exhibition of the same name at the Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Art Gallery, 1 August - 18 October 2009.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 154-155).
- Subject:
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- Fiberwork -- Queensland -- Exhibitions
- Textile crafts -- Queensland -- Exhibitions
- Art, Aboriginal Australian -- Queensland -- Exhibitions
- Material culture - Bird feather objects and decorations
- Art - Painting - Bark
- Art - Crafts - Baskets and basketmaking
- Art - Textiles
- Technology - String
- Material culture - Shell objects and decorations
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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- Until 2059 [Created/Published Date + 50 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2009
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