Welcome to the Artlandish Dreamtime Aboriginal Art Library where you will find articles containing a vast amount of information on Aboriginal Art and Indigenous culture! With more than 40,000 years of history, Aboriginal Art and culture is so diverse that you’ll find information on an almost endless range of topics.
We hope you enjoy discovering more about the oldest continuous culture in the world and the amazing art they create!
The Story of Aboriginal Art
Aboriginal culture & art dates back as far as 40,000 to 60,000 years. It’s a truly fascinating story worth hearing!
Aboriginal Art Styles
With incredible levels of diversity from one area to another, there’s much to explore within Indigenous art styles.
Aboriginal Dreamtime
Dreamtime is a commonly used term for describing important features of Aboriginal spiritual beliefs & existence.
Aboriginal Dot Art
Dot paintings are now internationally recognised as unique & integral to Australian Aboriginal Art. We take a look behind the dots & get the real story.
Aboriginal Bush Leaves Art
Admirers of the medicine bush leaf paintings often observe their mesmerizing attraction & how the paintings appear to be in motion
Investing in Aboriginal Art
The Australian Aboriginal Art market has seem some wild highs and lows over the last two decades. But does this effect the average collector?
Symbols in Indigenous Art
First Nations People have no written language so they use symbols & icons to convey important cultural stories.
Western Desert Art
The heart of the Aboriginal Art Movement & home to many of the leading Indigenous Artists.
Dreamtime Stories
Understanding Aboriginal Dreaming and the Dreamtime. We take a further look at the complex topic.
Aboriginal Art Facts
A collection of interesting facts related to the Aboriginal Art Industry
Aboriginal Body Painting Art
A look at how body paint plays an important role in traditional Aboriginal life
Aboriginal Ceremonies
Aboriginal ceremonies & their importance to many Indigenous people’s culture.
Additional Articles:
Aerial Perspectives in Art: The Unique Top-Down Viewpoint Often Used in Indigenous Artworks
The Spiritual Connection: The Intimate Link Between the Land, the People, and Their Art
FAQ’s: Frequently Asked Questions about Aboriginal Art
Wisdom and Cultural Abundance of Aboriginal Traditions
Deep Dive Aboriginal Art
In this section of the library we will take a deep dive into all aspects of Aboriginal Art, from the topics that are consumed by Aboriginal Art to those it just gently touches upon.
This is an ongoing work in progress starting in November 2023. Check back often as we expand and update this most comprehensive look at amazing Aboriginal Art.
Click the headings below to view the individual articles found in each category. If they can’t be clicked, that section will be dropping here soon!
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History and Origins:
- Early rock paintings
- Introduction to bark paintings
- Modern day Aboriginal Art
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Types of Aboriginal Art:
- 1. Rock Art and Petroglyphs
2. Bark Paintings
3. Dot Paintings
4. Body Art
5. Sand Paintings
6. Carvings and Sculptures
7. Woven Art
8. Contemporary Media Art
9. Printmaking
10. Performance Art
11. Ochre Art
12. Acrylic Art
13 Bradshaw Art
14 Wandjina Art
15 X-ray Art
16 Medicine Leaves
- 1. Rock Art and Petroglyphs
To be continued………………..