Albert Namatjira
Namatjira, Vincent2021
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Award-winning artist Vincent Namatjira tells the life story of his great-grandfather, Albert Namatjira, one of Australia's most iconic artists. Vincent's witty and moving paintings are accompanied by evocative text, which records the pivotal moments in Albert's life. In telling his great-grandfather's story, Vincent builds a compelling picture of the times and conditions in which Albert lived and worked, capturing his triumphs and tragedy against a backdrop of social change and historical injustices. This poignant children's book provides an important tool for discussion about Australia's art history, and a launching pad for exploration of the key moments in Australia's Aboriginal Rights movement. Albert Namatjira is a unique children's picture book of both artistic beauty and historical importance, and will appeal to children, art collectors and those looking for a special gift. The artwork in this book is part of a body of work called 'Albert's Story' that was acquired by QAGOMA- Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art.
Albert Namatjira / by Vincent Namatjira.
Namatjira, Vincent, author, illustrator
Broome, Western Australia : Magabala Books, 2021.©2021
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 23 x 30 cm.
Interest age level: 5+ years old.
9781925936216 (hbk)9781925936216
759.994759
English
472699
Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Indigenous | 759 NAM | Available |