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Art in New Zealand reflects this country’s unique social history. The diversity of cultures in Aotearoa, its geographic isolation, relationship with tangata whenua, and the excitement and tensions of converging migrations provide a rich backdrop for artistic endeavours.
Use these web pages to explore the libraries resources on art in New Zealand with everything from Maori art on the web to recent acquisitions covered.
Useful shelf (Dewey) numbers:
709.93/931 New Zealand art
General books on New Zealand art (all media)
This number includes books which cover a wide range of
different art types and general books on Māori art.
759.993/9931 New Zealand painting
General books on New Zealand painting.
Books on individual painters.
Books on other aspects of New Zealand art can be found at the shelf number for that subject
e.g 730.993 New Zealand sculpture. |
