Posted: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in
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Indigenous Australian art today is recognized throughout Australia and the world for its strength and vitality. Australian Aboriginal Art has come from traditions that emphasizes the continuous links between Indigenous art, place and “The Dreaming” – the central core of Indigenous Law and religion.
ACRYLIC PAINTINGS
Acrylic paintings are a relatively new form incorporating the classic elements of Aboriginal Life. They represent a person’s relationship to those around them, to the land and to the Dreaming. They also represent a new context of interaction between indigenous and western societies. Through modern art the Aboriginal people introduce and express their culture to the world.
CONTEMPORARY ART
Acrylic paintings by Central Australian Aboriginal people is one of the most exciting developments in modern Australian Art. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted: Friday, February 19, 2010 in
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NewsWhat I am about to tell you may come as a surprise! The word didgeridoo is not an aboriginal word for the instrument. That is why you can find it spelled so many different ways, such as digerido, dijeridoo, didgeredoo, didgeredoo, didgiridoo, didjerido, digereedoo, didjeridou, diggery doo, dijerido and even more!
If we take a look back in time it is evident that the word didgeridoo is only around 100 years old, where as the instrument itself is reportedly 40,000 years old.
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Here are a some handy tips for you if you intend to travel with your didgeridoo. It can be easy, safe and hassle-free.
First of all, pack your Didgeridoo for safe travel:
It is important to protect your didgeridoo against the bumps (and more!) that most luggage endures when traveling on airplanes. A good Read the rest of this entry »
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Indigenous Australian art today is recognized throughout Australia and the world for its strength and vitality. Australian Aboriginal Art has come from traditions that emphasizes the continuous links between Indigenous art, place and “The Dreaming” – the central core of Indigenous Law and religion.