Indigenous ART Flashcards
What is the oldest art in the world and how old is it?
Indigenous art is the oldest art and more than 30,000 years old
Why is art important in aboriginal culture?
It connects the past and present, the people and land and the supernatural and reality
What does indigenous art include works on?
Art on
1. rocks
2. ground
3. canvas
4. fibre
What are the modern methods of indigenous art?
- print making
- fabric making
- ceramics
- glassware
What do the colours and patterns in body painting mean?
They reflect a persons
1. family
2. ancestors
3. social groupings
4. territory
Why are their different styles of body painting?
The styles of art vary greatly around different nations (tribes)
Why do aboriginals use body paint?
It is a tradditional custom that dates back many years
What ceremony do they use body painting and is particularly spiritual
marriage ceremonies
What were the symbols in aboriginal art meant to communicate?
- their lives
- rituals
- food
- customs
- show constellations (stars)
- ritual decorations
What colours are predominately found in aboriginal art?
Natual Colours - red, yellow, brown, white, black
What materials are used in aboriginal art?
Natural materials
1. bark
2. clay
3. logs
4. trees
5. burnt sticks
6. rocks
What was aboriginal art normally about?
Normally their art was patterns or animals
Why is indigenous art important
- It represents their culture
- Teaches us about their past
- Celebrates their spirituality and nature
Do indigenous people continue to make artworks today?
YES - they sell their artwork and this is a good source of income
