Aboriginal Visual Arts

What is the importance of the Aboriginal Art movement to Aboriginal Communities?

• It has increased the awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Spirituality. 

• It has provided additional income to some remote communities 

• It has allowed a new movement of artistic tradition to begin

What is associated with a wandjina spirit?

• rain

• seasons

• stars

• fire

What was Barbara McGrady's profession?

• Papunya tula artist

• Photographer

• Cultural dancer

• Story teller

Who is Dylan's Aunty and what does she do?

Answer explanation

She is an Aboriginal photographer who photographed significant moments or people in and around Aboriginal culture, including taking pictures of Anthony Mundine to Koori Knockout to Aboriginal politicians or important political moments in Aboriginal history.

Why was the technique of the first Papunya Tula artists changed?

Answer explanation

To disguise the exposure of intimate Aboriginal spiritual knowledge 

How has Aboriginal art changed over time?

• Not at all

• Colonisation has prevented artists from producing artwork

• As a result of colonisation, modern techniques and materials are being used inconjunction with traditional techniques

• As a result of colonisation, modern techniques and materials are being used