Part I. Deserts through time -- 1. Origins -- 2. Relative geological age of deserts -- 3. Desert people -- 4. European impacts -- 5. Soul of Australia's deserts -- Part II. Development of a painting -- Part III. The artwork -- 1. Ranges and rock outcrops -- 2. Plains -- 3. Dunes -- 4. Wetlands -- 5. Widespread plants and animals -- 6. Diversity explored
Summary
"'Soul of the Desert' is a book from Philippa Nikulinsky, WA's premier botanical artist. Accompanying her stunning artwork is a comprehensive text by Dr Stephen Hopper, Former CEO of the Western Australian Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority and now Professor of Botany at UWA. With over 70 full colour reproductions of Philippa's skillful artworks and Dr Hopper's scientific insights, Soul of the Desert is a work of rare distinction." -- Publisher's website
