{"title":"Professor Bruno David","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eProfessor Bruno David\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished scholar and author. Specialising in the intersections of archaeology, anthropology, and history, Professor David's insightful books delve deep into the cultural landscapes and the rich tapestry of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis celebrated book \u003cstrong\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the profound connection between people and their environments, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of how landscapes shape and are shaped by human experiences and cultures. This work provides a unique perspective on the dynamic relationships between the physical world and human societies throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eRock-Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor David examines the ancient art etched and painted on rocks, shedding light on the symbolic meanings and cultural significance behind these historical treasures. His exploration into this art form presents a fascinating glimpse into the minds and lives of our ancestors, making it a must-read for anyone interested in prehistory and human expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book \u003cstrong\u003eThe Dreaming\u003c\/strong\u003e posits an immersive exploration into Aboriginal cosmology and spirituality, offering insights into the Dreamtime myths that are pivotal to understanding Indigenous Australian cultures. Professor David demonstrates the profound spiritual and practical connections between indigenous narratives and the Australian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts and academic readers, Professor Bruno David's works are an invitation to journey through time, unveiling the narratives and mysteries that have shaped the world as we know it. His ability to weave scholarly research with engaging storytelling makes this collection ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"landscapes-rock-art-and-the-dreaming-by-professor-bruno-david-9781350345003","title":"Landscapes, Rock-Art and the Dreaming","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apparent timelessness of the Dreaming of Aboriginal Australia has long mystified European observers, conjuring images of an ancient people in harmony with their surroundings. It may come as a surprise, therefore, that the Dreaming's historical antiquity had never been explored by archaeologists prior to this study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this seminal text in rock-art research, now reissued with a new preface, Bruno David examines the archaeological evidence for Dreaming-mediated places, rituals and symbolism. What emerges is not a static culture, but a mode of conceiving the world that emerged in its recognisable form only about 1,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a world of what the philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer has called pre-understanding, a condition of knowledge that shapes one's experience of the world. By tracing through time the archaeological visibility of one well-known mode of pre-understanding—the Dreaming of Aboriginal Australia—the author argues that it is possible to scientifically explore an archaeology of pre-understanding; of body and mind, identity and Being-in-the-world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLandscapes, Rock-Art and the Dreaming\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a groundbreaking exploration, shedding light on the complex and dynamic nature of Aboriginal culture and its historical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849407123692,"sku":"9781350345003","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21362313482668.jpg?v=1759045241"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-bruno-david.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}