Barbara Tribe b. 20 June 1913

Also known as Rhonda Barbara Tribe
  • Artist (Sculptor)
Prominent member of group of college sculptors influenced by Rayner Hoff between the wars, known as the 'Hoff School'. Often revolving around the theme of lovers, her sculptures are noted for the potency of activity and participation by her female figures.

Citations

  • McDonald, Patricia R., '[Obituary]’.

  • Kramarae, Cheris; & Treichler, Paula A. (1985), 'A Feminist Dictionary’, Boston, USA.

  • Walker, Barbara G. (1988), 'The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects’, San Francisco, USA.

  • Information sourced from Tribe, Barbara.

  • Information sourced from Judd, Craig.

  • Information sourced from Angeloro, David.

  • Information sourced from Ryan, Anne.

  • Information sourced from Edwards, Deborah.

  • McDonald, Patricia R. (1999), 'Barbara Tribe’, Sydney, NSW.

  • (2002), 'Barbara Tribe 1913-2000’, Art and Australia 39/2 (2001-12/2002-02), p.236.

  • Scarlett, Ken (1980), 'Australian Sculptors’, West Melbourne, Vic.

  • Edwards, Deborah (1992), 'Rayner Hoff and His School’, Sydney, NSW : Master of Philosophy, University of Sydney.

  • 'Barbara Tribe scrapbook’, Sydney, NSW : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.

  • Edwards, Deborah, Personal communication with the artist.

See also

  • 'IMAGE: Medusa (1930-31), bronze 44 x 17 x 26.5 cm. Collection David Angeloro (section 9 no 397, Heritage).'.
  • 'Section 9, plate 397'.

Initial data sources

  • Heritage: The National Women's Art Book