Types of Aboriginal Art
Aboriginal Art has been around for many thousand years, and during that time it has taken a multitude of forms and been used for many purposes.
Awelye, Body Paint and Ceremonial Artifacts
Transient in nature, body paint designs have more latterly been painted in acrylic by famous artists such as Minnie Pwerle and her descendants.
Transient in nature, body paint designs have more latterly been painted in acrylic by famous artists such as Minnie Pwerle and her descendants.
Bark Paintings
The oldest form of Aboriginal Art, yet relatively lacking in longevity.
The oldest form of Aboriginal Art, yet relatively lacking in longevity.
Aboriginal Rock Art
There are engravings on cave walls in Arnhem Land dating back at least 40,000 years.
There are engravings on cave walls in Arnhem Land dating back at least 40,000 years.
Ochre Paintings
Originally prepared using only natural earth pigments with vegetable or animal binders.
Originally prepared using only natural earth pigments with vegetable or animal binders.
Fibre Art
Originally practical objects, and now objects of beauty and importance.
Originally practical objects, and now objects of beauty and importance.
Wood Carvings and Sculpture
Varied and exciting developments from traditional to contemporary.
Varied and exciting developments from traditional to contemporary.
Paintings on Canvas, Linen or Board
Inspired by Geoffrey Bardon in the early 1970's, and now one of the most acclaimed art movements in the world.
Inspired by Geoffrey Bardon in the early 1970's, and now one of the most acclaimed art movements in the world.
Works on Paper
Albert Namatjira's name is synonymous with this style which largely concentrates on landscapes of the West McDonnell Ranges.
Albert Namatjira's name is synonymous with this style which largely concentrates on landscapes of the West McDonnell Ranges.
Textiles
An opportunity to adapt traditional art, using new materials, for an outside market.
An opportunity to adapt traditional art, using new materials, for an outside market.
New Media
Many Indigenous Australian artists have embraced new technology and new media.
Many Indigenous Australian artists have embraced new technology and new media.
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Related Topics:
Aboriginal Art Symbols
Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories - Jukurrpa
History of the Aboriginal Art Movement
Modern and Contemporary Aboriginal Art