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The five essential concepts to make powerful, unique paintings - design dynamic composition, simplify values, work with colour, use texture, and bring it all together with a focal point. 128 pages with colour illustrations on almost all pages. Book and dust jacket in as new condition.

Aboriginal peoples have lived in Kakadu for at least 50,000 years. An endless number of high rock shelters provided pleasant living conditions and an abundance of food and water resources gave plenty of leisure time. There are several distinct styles of art beginning with Mimi Art, then X-ray Art, Pre-estuarine Period, Estuarine Period, and "Contact" Period. 86 pages with 86 colour illustrations and 2 maps. Book in near fine condition.

Contemporary painters and print makers reveal an exciting meld of cultural traditions and techniques - the results are often stunning, always varied and innovative. Each artist shares a pride in and a commitment to their living culture. 144 pages including 85 paintings and prints by 25 Aboriginal artists. Book in very good condition ex library with small writing on publishing page and remnants of borrowing sleaves on back end papers and front and back end papers show wear. Dust jacket in very good condition in clear wrapper with a sticker on spine and two on back.

The catalogue from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection shown in Australia 1979/80. 175 pages with 108 colour reproductions followed by text discussing each of the paintings. Book in very good condition with the cover showing wear (see photo).

The book in mainly about the visual arts written to heighten the pleasure of viewing. 186 pages with 12 colour and 150 black and white illustrations. Book in good condition ex library with stamps and stickers inside front cover and on first two pages, stamp on title, preface, page 101, conclusion, last page and inside back cover. Pages 93-98 have come away from binding, bottom 7cm of title page has come away from binding , page 159 has 9cm tear to bottom, some pages have minor foxing and some tanning to pages. Cover has wear and reference on spine (see photos).

A fresh approach to drawing and painting - a comprehensive programme for beginners to take them from inspiration and basic drawing right through to portraits. 154 pages with colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Book in near fine condition with previous owners name on first page. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

Thirty pages of text on the background and life of Pro Hart followed reproductions of his paintings forming a valuable segment of art history. 143 pages with 91 colour illustrations. Book in very good condition ex library with sticker and stamp on first page, stamp on last page, stamp and references on back endpaper, borrowing sleeve remnants inside back cover. Dust jacket in good condition with sticker on spine, tear top back, some knocks and chips, and small fold to flaps.

A journey through the artistic achievements of man. 571 pages with about 60 illustrations in colour and wash and 67 illustrations in the text. Book in very good condition with previous owners stamp on front endpaper, small booksellers stamp inside front cover, one illustration page loose, light tanning, and some marks to cover (see photo).

Clarrie Cox paints an enduring Australia bringing us back in touch with our pioneering times with his ruins, humble houses, shops, streetscapes and wide vistas - a unique depiction of a unique and precious land. 95 pages witth 43 colour plates. Book in near fine condition with minor wear on cover corner edges. Dust jacket in very good condition with minor bumping, small amount of chipping and one small tear.

27 plates painted by Australian artists, edited by Sydney Ure Smith and text by Dora Birtles. Book in very good condition with minor foxing on first and last pages. Dust jacket in good- condition with front and back coming away from spine, Christmas greeting on inside front, one large and several small tears, damage bottom front, wear to edges, two fold lines on back and small green sticker on front 9see photo). This is a small book so postage reduced in Australia.

Robert White's paintings from Poor Fellow My Country by Xavier Herbert with accompanying text from the book. 48 pages including 21 pages of paintings. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

27 plates painted by Australian artists, edited by Sydney Ure Smith and text by Dora Birtles. Book in very good+ condition. Dust jacket in good condition with 2 pieces missing on front (see photo) and one small piece on back top, four small tears and wear to edges. This is a small book and postage reduced in Australia.

Thirty six poems and paintings of Australia selected by the author. 80 pages with 36 colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.

27 plates in colour by notable Australian artists with descriptive article by Ernestine Hill. Book in good- condition with birthday greeting on first page, water staining and some rippling on all pages mainly top half. Plates are not overly affected except first and last plates stuck to adjoining page. Cover has water stains. Dust jacket in good- condition with parts missing from spine, some tears and wear to edges and folds to inside ends. This is a small book and postage reduced in Australia.

A step-by-step guide to painting in oils with detailed descriptions of methods used and advice on equipment, colours, framing and exhibiting. 88 pages with 66 colour plates. Book in very good condition ex library with stamp on last page and stickers front and back cover.

A collection of religious paintings to contemplate, to admire and to meditate upon. The presentation is purposely simplified so that the paintings, with minimal notes, are left to speak for themselves as much as possible. 192 pages including 48 paintings of the Western Desert and 33 bark paintings of Arnhem Land all in colour. Book in near fine condition ex library with small stamps inside back cover, small sticker on bottom spine and bottom back and cover in clear wrapper.

The Beauty of Australia by Australian Artists. The best known aspects of the Australian landscape are depicted by leading painters and explored by the author. 80 pages with 64 colour illustrations and endpaper picture. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition

Poems of Banjo Paterson selected by Margaret Olds. Illustrated with Australian Landscape paintings. 52 pages with 15 colour and 7 black and white illustrations. Book in very good+ condition. This is a small book and postage reduced in Australia if tracking not needed.

Barbara Hanrahan was a great Australian writer and artist who dedicated herself uncompromisingly to the life of the mind and spirit, producing a body of work that remains challenging and rewarding. The book is beautifully illustrated with a number of Hanrahan's artworks, some not previously published, and many photographs from her life. 303 pages. Book in as new condition.

Undated edition. Described by Arthur Salmon and pictured by E W Haslehurst. 64 pages with 12 colour plates (not counting a drawing on last blank page by the previous owner). Book in very good condition with some tanning. Cover has some wear and damage to spine (half binding showing).