{"title":"Geoffrey Bardon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound legacy of \u003cem\u003eGeoffrey Bardon\u003c\/em\u003e, whose work has left an indelible mark on the world of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e. An inspiring figure in the arena of Indigenous Australian art, Bardon is best known for his crucial role in the development and documentation of the Western Desert art movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003ePapunya\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an in-depth exploration of his time with the Aboriginal community in Papunya, Northern Territory, during the early 1970s. Bardon’s deep respect and commitment to sharing the stories and symbolic language of Indigenous Australian art not only fostered international appreciation but also helped preserve these rich cultural traditions for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection captures Bardon's unique journey as an educator and advocate for Indigenous artists, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of contemporary Indigenous Australian art. Immerse yourself in the vivid narratives and compelling history that Geoffrey Bardon so passionately championed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"papunya-by-geoffrey-bardon-9780522873900","title":"Papunya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning new edition of the art classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePapunya - A Place Made After the Story\u003c\/em\u003e is a first-hand account of the Papunya Tula artists and their internationally significant works emanating from the central Western Desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis momentous movement began in 1971 when Geoffrey Bardon, a hopeful young art teacher, drove the long lonely road from Alice Springs to the settlement at Papunya in the Northern Territory. He left only eighteen months later, defeated by hostile white authority, but a lasting legacy was the emergence of the Western Desert painting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt started as an exercise to encourage local children to record their sand patterns and games, and grew to include tribal men and elders painting depictions of their ceremonial lives onto scraps of discarded building materials. With Bardon's support, they preserved their traditional Dreamings and stories in paint. The artistic energy unleashed at Papunya spread through Central Australia to achieve international acclaim. These works are now regarded as some of Australia's most treasured cultural, historical and artistic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication of this material is an unprecedented achievement. Bardon's exquisitely recorded notes and drawings reproduced here document the early stages in this important art group. This landmark book features more than five hundred paintings, drawings and photographs from Bardon's personal archive. It tells the story of the catalyst for a powerfully modern expression of an ancient indigenous way of seeing the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082367713516,"sku":"9780522873900","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3873543482374.jpg?v=1765273767"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/geoffrey-bardon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}