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Bedrock notions and isochrestic choice: evidence for localised stylistic patterning in the engravings of the Sydney region, Jo McDonald

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Bedrock notions and isochrestic choice: evidence for localised stylistic patterning in the engravings of the Sydney region, Jo McDonald
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Bibliogrpahy: p.158-160
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Bedrock notions and isochrestic choice: evidence for localised stylistic patterning in the engravings of the Sydney region
Responsibility statement
Jo McDonald
Summary
Identification of local stylistic variability in the rock engravings of the Sydney region; background review of the interpretation of style in rock art studies; analysis of spatial distribution of art forms and motifs in the Sydney region; includes specific analysis of shield designs and culture heroes (Daramulan and Biami types); argues that the engravings operated at a regional level to define boundaries and groups - shelter art shows greater variety and operated at a local level
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