Journal Article

Cultural tourism: Imagery of Arnhem Land bark paintings informs Australian messaging to the post-war USA

Abstract:

This paper explores how the appeal of the imagery of the Arnhem Land bark painting and its powerful connection to land provided critical, though subtle messaging, during the post-war Australian government’s tourism promotions in the USA.

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