What does Aboriginal art communicate?

Indigenous art is centered on story telling. It is used as a chronical to convey knowledge of the land, events and beliefs of the Aboriginal people. The use of symbols is an alternate way to writing down stories of cultural significance, teaching survival and use of the land.

What materials media do Aboriginal artists work with?

Traditionally, materials used by Australian Aboriginal artists were sourced from the local environment. Rock, bark, wood and human skin were painted with pigments bound in material such as saliva, blood, plant gums and resins.

How do Aboriginal pictograms communicate?

Symbols in Aboriginal Art. 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. It is imperative to pass on information to preserve their culture.

What are Aboriginal art prints?

Aboriginal art prints are a more affordable way to buy artworks from leading Aboriginal artists and communities. The art prints are produced by hand on archival paper using the traditional methods of printmaking, including etchings, silkscreen prints, lithographs and linocuts.

What is the Australian art network?

The Australian Art Network was a foundation member of the Australian Indigenous Art Trade Association and is a member of the Indigenous Art Code.

Why choose Aboriginal dot art for your next project?

These are ideal for corporate spaces and feature walls of larger modern residences. Aboriginal Dot Art focuses on artworks that present the most recognisable aspect of Indigenous art, the fine dot painting associated with the central desert regions of Australia.

What is Aboriginal artefacts?

Aboriginal Artefacts are all hand carved and authentic Indigenous items from hunting implements to carvings, bark paintings, weapons and carrying bowls. Aboriginal Landscape Art is a collection of paintings that define and extend the image of a landscape painting from Indigenous Australia.