A Warlpiri art history: community perspectives of a global art movement . Warlpiri artists have produced some of the most influential Australia art of the last century, yet their art history has never

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A Warlpiri art history: community perspectives of a global art movement . Warlpiri artists have produced some of the most influential Australia art of the last century, yet their art history has never been written. In collaboration with Warlpiri people, this project aims to create the first comprehensive record of Warlpiri art. The research will generate new knowledge of the cultural, economic and conceptual bases for Warlpiri creative practice by bridging anthropological and art historical methodologies. This will be communicated through high-impact outputs such as the publication of a Warlpiri Art History. Other outcomes and benefits of the project include documenting and preserving vulnerable cultural heritage, assembling critical archives for future research, and the mentoring of Aboriginal researchers. . Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 4401 - Anthropology. Lead: Prof John Carty