Swanning around Perth : an exploration of the black swan in our city
Alex George & Charmaine Cave.

Publisher
Kardinya, Western Australia Four Gables Press | 2014

Book Blurb
The Black Swan was a mythical bird to Europeans until the 17th century when a Dutch voyage under Willem de Vlamingh saw them and named the Swan River after them. The distinctive bird has been associated with the Perth region ever since, appearing on many coats of arms and crests, logos, coins, fine art, labels, sporting items, architecture and countless souvenirs. Swanning around Perth is a celebration of our city’s many cultural and historical links with the Black Swan. This second edition includes further ‘new’ and ‘old’ swans.

Summary
Describes and illustrates Black Swans used in coats of arms, crests, logos and public art.

Notes
Includes bibliographical references (page 103) and index.

Physical Description
104 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.

Dewey Call Number
704.946 GEO

Museum Call Number
XXX

ISBN
9780958034142 (paperback)

Subjects
Symbolism in art.
Signs and symbols -- Australia -- Perth (W.A.)
Public art -- Australia -- Perth (W.A.)
Black swan.
Public art.
Signs and symbols.
Swans in art.
Black swan -- Australia -- Perth (W.A.)
Black swan -- Western Australia -- Perth.
Symbolism in art -- Western Australia -- Perth.
Signs and symbols -- Western Australia -- Perth.
Public art -- Western Australia -- Perth.
Western Australia -- Perth.
Australian

To view this document please make an appointment with the Museum of Perth: reece@museumofperth.com.au