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Australian Aboriginal Dot Paintings

Delve into the rich history and symbolism of Australian Aboriginal dot paintings. Explore the significance of art in Aboriginal culture, the materials and techniques used, and the importance of storytelling through symbolic imagery. From Dream Time paintings to traditional patterns, discover the depth and meaning behind these unique artworks.

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Australian Aboriginal Dot Paintings

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  1. Australian Aboriginal Dot Paintings

  2. History

  3. Who Are the Aborigines? • A group of native Australian people • Similar to Native Americans of the US, Aborigines inhabited the continent of Australia thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers.

  4. Art

  5. Aboriginal Art • Each piece of Aboriginal Art has a story, meaning, or function. • The process of creation is more important than the result • Many designs were reproduced as part of special ceremonies

  6. Materials and Techniques • Most Aboriginal Artists worked on surfaces found in nature, such as bark, sand, rocks, and the human body • They used simple, rough mediums and techniques

  7. Artworks are created to communicate stories, messages, or spiritual qualities, and therefore most imagery is abstracted (stylized and reduced to their most basic lines and shapes)

  8. Generally, animals, birds, fish, birds, and plants are usually shown in profile (from the side), while turtles, frogs, and reptiles are shown from the top

  9. Patterns Characteristic patterns include: • simple organic (curved) lines • positive and • negative spaces • straight lines • Angles • jagged edges

  10. Symbolism

  11. Symbolism There is no written language for Australian Aboriginal People so in order to convey their important cultural stories through the generations it is portrayed by symbols/icons through their artwork.    The Aboriginal people have for thousands of years used artistic designs and symbols to convey stories and messages which are incredibly important in their culture. These vary from region to region, they are generally understood and form an important part of Australian Indigenous art.

  12. Symbolism

  13. ”Dream Time” Paintings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoHAn58-_rg

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