Aboriginal’s Art

The aboriginal art is the oldest tradition of art in the world because the age of the art is thousands of years old and the forms are rock art and bark painting. Moreover, the ancient Aboriginal rock artworks have been put in national parks in the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Sydney. In addition, there are three major regional styles: in Central Australia, Tasmania, the Kimberley and Victoria, the geometric style known for its concentric circles, arcs and dots. Then, in Queensland, the style can be found is the simple figurative style. Last, in Arnhem Land, there is the complex figurative style which includes X-Ray art. Painting can be made by ochre and it can be used to paint their body for ceremonial purposes. In addition, National Gallery of Australia is a place where has many great indigenous art works, including the Torres Strait Islands’ traditional sculpture and headgear.

Rock Art

Bark Painting