| Record Number |
21481 |
| ISBN |
9781925936216 (hardcover) |
| Location |
CHCA 305.89 NAM Aboriginal Themes |
| Author |
Namatjira, Vincent, 1983-, (author, ). (illustrator). |
| Title |
Albert Namatjira / Vincent Namatjira. |
| Published |
Broome, Western Australia : Magabala Books, 2021. |
| ©2021. |
| Collation |
36 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 23 x 30 cm. |
| Content types |
still image |
| text |
| Carrier type |
volume |
| Summary Note |
Award-winning artist Vincent Namatjira tells the life story of his great-grandfather, Albert Namatjira, one of Australia's most iconic artists. Vincent's witty and moving paintings are accompanied by evocative text, which records the pivotal moments in Albert's life. In telling his great-grandfather's story, Vincent builds a compelling picture of the times and conditions in which Albert lived and worked, capturing his triumphs and tragedy against a backdrop of social change and historical injustices.This poignant children's book provides an important tool for discussion about Australia's art history, and a launching pad for exploration of the key moments in Australia's Aboriginal Rights movement. Albert Namatjira is a unique children's picture book of both artistic beauty and historical importance, and will appeal to children, art collectors and those looking for a special gift. The artwork in this book is part of a body of work called 'Albert's Story' that was acquired by QAGOMA - Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art. |
| “The extraordinary life of Albert Namatjira, as told in the paintings and words of his great-grandson, Vincent Namatjira, winner of the prestigious Archibald Prize for 2020.” – Cover. |
| Target Audience |
For children. |
| Publisher advises: English Years 4-8; HASS (History) Year 6; The Arts (Visual Arts) Years 5-8. |
| Awards Note |
ABIA Award - Small publishers’ Children's Book of the Year (AUS) (Shortlist - 2022) |
| Speech Pathology Bk of the Year Award - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Authored Children's Book Award (AUS) (Shortlist - 2022) |
| Speech Pathology Bk of the Year Award - 8 to 10 years (AUS) (Shortlist - 2022) |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Australia, Central -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Artists, Aboriginal Australian -- Australia, Central -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Painters, Aboriginal Australian -- Australia, Central -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Indigenous peoples |
| Arrernte / Aranda people (C8) (NT SG53-02) |
| Artists, Aboriginal Australian -- Australia -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Aranda (Australian people) -- Juvenile literature |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures -- ACARA Australian Education Vocabularies |
| Artists, Aboriginal Australian -- Australia -- Northern Territory -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Painting, Aboriginal Australian -- 20th century |
| Western Arrernte (Australian people) -- Juvenile literature |
| Picture books for children |
| Albert Namatjira, 1902-1959 |
| CHCA Children Collection Aboriginal Themes |
| Added Name |
Namatjira, Vincent, (artist). |
| Internet Site |
Magabala Books website and Teacher Notes |
