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Atua sacred gods from Polynesia
Edited by Michael Gunn
May 2014, 256 pages, paperback, RRP $49.95
The Polynesian concept of atua—of gods, figurative
objects and associated beliefs—developed over thousands
of years and spread throughout the region. The superb
examples of sculpture illustrated in this book provide
an island-by-island insight into this rich and intriguing
heritage. Among the atua were the deified spirits of
human ancestors, particularly those famous for their
invincibility, political strength or navigation skills.
Bali island of the gods
Robyn Maxwell, Niki van den Heuvel, Melanie Eastburn,
Lucie Folan
June 2014, 176 pages, paperback, RRP $39.95
The pantheon of Hindu deities and the great epic tales
of the Ramayana and Mahabharata are of paramount
importance in Balinese art and the many temple festivals
across the island demand the display of magnificent
works of art. Bali: island of the gods elucidates the art of
Bali and features some of the finest examples of textiles,
objects, architectural features and manuscripts.
Collection highlights
Edited by Ron Radford
June 2014, 358 pages, paperback and hardback,
RRP $49.95 and $69.95
Collection highlights is a concise and accessible
introduction to the nation’s greatest visual arts treasures
held by the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.
Just over 300 works of art have been thoughtfully selected
from the collection and are beautifully illustrated
with engaging texts written by Australia’s experts in
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, nineteenthcentury
Australian art, twentieth-century Australian art,
Pacific art, Asian art and European and American art.
artonview
Published quarterly, 64–80 pages, paperback,
RRP $9.95/free to members
Artonview previews the Gallery’s exhibitions and displays
nationally and internationally. It also provides in-depth
focus on the national art collection, including important
works newly acquired for the collection, and a wealth
of information on the Gallery’s learning and access
programs and education and fundraising initiatives.
No 75, spring 2013
September 2013, 80 pages
Featured: Gold and the Incas, William Kentridge, Toyshop,
Garden of the East, Bodywork, Members Acquisition
Fund 2013–14, conservation and display of Yao paintings,
fiftieth anniversary of Yirrkala Bark Petition, Fijian bark
cloth reuniting family, visit by Tate’s Senior Conservation
Scientist Dr Joyce Townsend, Farewell to Allan Froud
Contributors: Robert Bell, Francesca Cubillo, Christine
Dixon, Simon Elliott, Michelle Fracaro, Anne Gray,
Deborah Hart, Niki van den Heuval, Crispin Howarth,
Jane Kinsman, Gael Newton, Ron Radford, Daniel
Thomas, Debbie Ward, James Ward
No 76, summer 2013
December 2013, 76 pages
Featured: Roy Lichtenstein, Gold and the Incas, Trent
Parke, Garden of the East, Capital and country, sculptural
highlights of the collection, Qantas 747 painted with
Paddy Bedford work, Art and Alzheimer’s program
Contributors: Jaklyn Babington, Tina Baum, Adriane
Boag, Bronwyn Campbell, Christine Dixon, Simon
Elliott, Gael Newton, Anne O’Hehir
No 77, autumn 2014
March 2013, 64 pages
Featured: Gold and the Incas, Garden of the East,
Finding your place, Bali, Atua, newly acquired early
colonial works, Masterpieces of the Nation Fund 2014,
the painting, print and tankard in the collection with a
shared connection
Contributors: Robert Bell, Roger Butler, Anne Gray,
Michael Gunn, Robyn Maxwell, Simeran Maxwell,
Gael Newton
No 78, winter 2014
June 2013, 68 pages
Featured: Atua, Robert Motherwell, Bali, Arthur Boyd,
Stars of the Tokyo stage, Light moves, Surrealism in the
Pacific, Sculpture Garden Sunday and Enlighten
Contributors: Lucie Folan, Michelle Fracaro, Michael
Gunn, Deborah Hart, Niki van den Heuval, Gwen
Horsfield, Jane Kinsman, Rose Marin
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