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Indigenous Australian Art Styles

Understanding the deep connections between Country, Dreaming, and artistic techniques like dot painting and X-ray art.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does Indigenous art serve as a map of the land?
  2. 2What is the significance of using natural ochres versus modern acrylics?
  3. 3How do these artworks communicate laws and traditions?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA6E01AC9AVA6R01
Year: Year 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Cultures
Period: Art History

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