Indigneous Australian Art

Ingigenous Australian art has become synonimous with Australian culture and tells the story of the Aboriginal people and of the land.

There numerous styles of Aboriginal artwork, ranging from painting (rock, body, and bark), wood carving, rock engraving, and rock arrangement. Many of the techniques and styles have been translated into modern mediums, such as dot paintings on canvas or murals. With modern translation has come a new age of Indigenous Australian art, though there are those who still practice traditional techniques in their orginal mediums. Both traditional and modern forms of Aboriginal art have recieved international recognition and acclaim, with galleries world wide containing numerous examples.

Locations of Indigenous Art

Though many significant cultural sites have been damaged or completely destroyed by erosion, development, and vandalism, there are many that remain as significant Indigenous heritage sites protected under Federal law. Some of the most significant of these are Uluru, which still houses numerous examples of rock paintings, and the Sydney Rock Engravings.

Indigenous Australian art reflects not only a unique talent that originates with the Aboriginal people, but provides a unique view of the history of Australia and nature itself. With this it has become a major and respected part of Australian arts and culture.