Resources to support your research
Websites:
A useful site for early Aboriginal culture. Good information about family, spirituality and cultural heritage.
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Good for understanding the symbols used in Aboriginal art.
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Lots of information about traditional life. There are sections on housing, art, religion, ceremonies and social organisation.
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Videos:
This video talks about how the family structure works. This video is from Colin Jones, lecturer in Aboriginal History, who talks about his culture, his history and his art. It's available fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGnk9Tw8Sqk
Video of the Dreamtime story, The Rainbow Serpent. This video is made by ozjthomas and is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCuuRRrfOXo
This video explains what circles mean in Aboriginal Art and how important they are. This video is from Colin Jones, lecturer in Aboriginal History who talks about his culture, his history and his art. It's available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyUxxgwHK8Q
A beautiful video showing the creation of a work of art from the beginning until it is completed. Video from the Desert Art Centre and artist is William Sandy painting Emu Dreaming. It is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA0QYeVHDRc
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This video explains the use of body language and signs used by indigenous people.This video is from Colin Jones, lecturer in Aboriginal History, who talks about his culture, his history and his art. It's available fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03bPHQktqiI
Some of the symbols used in Aboriginal Art. This Video comes from Evelyn Vong and is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCkm38m82wI
Great teaching video to show the correct techniques to teachers and children for dot painting. By Bronwyn Fergusen and available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIRSRzmfVnw
This video shows Bronwyn painting a dot painting of a platypus. Video from Bronwyn Fergusen available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JQkinXVd1s
Modern Animation featuring Aboriginal Art designs. An interesting presentation to look at how traditions evolve and live on in different ways. Sem Brys presents this animation and it is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvq1_pm_jpE
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