Australian Indigenous Art Of The Alligator Rivers Region

Art, Design & Photography History Australiana

Australian Indigenous Art of the Alligator Rivers Region by Robert Edwards is a richly illustrated 1979 paperback that explores the vibrant rock paintings, bark work and ceremonial designs created by the Traditional Owners of Kakadu and western Arnhem Land.

Every chapter pairs crisp black-and-white photographs with accessible commentary, making this 202-page volume a practical field reference for students, travellers and educators interested in Australian Aboriginal art history. The book’s generous page layout lets the imagery breathe while still fitting easily into a day-pack for on-site browsing.

Because this copy is an ex-library edition it carries the usual stamps and a clipped corner, plus light cover wear that speaks of steady use rather than neglect. These markings place it firmly in the public-education tradition championed by Edwards, offering collectors an affordable entry point into a title that rarely surfaces on the second-hand market.

Whether you’re building a cultural-studies syllabus, curating an Australiana shelf or seeking authentic source material for creative inspiration, this textbook delivers authoritative insight into one of the world’s oldest continuous art traditions.