Aboriginal Art
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- Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
- Detailed Description
- Artists and Paintings
- More Examples – defined visual appearance
- Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths
Overview and quickfacts
Aboriginal art is a style of art that is unique to the Aboriginal people of Australia. This art is characterized by its use of bright colors, geometric shapes, and patterns. Aboriginal art is often used to tell stories or to depict the natural world.
The art style is also known as: Indigenous Art, Native Art
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. Albert Namatjira (1902-1959) 2. Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996) 3. Paddy Bedford (c. 1922-2007) 4. George Tjungurrayi (1928-2009) 5. Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri (1932-2002) 6. Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (1911-2001) 7. Daisy Andrews (c. 1924-2009) 8. Gloria Petyarre (1942-2012) 9. Kathleen Petyarre (1944-2016) 10. Minnie Pwerle (c. 1926-2006) 11. Ningura Napurrula (c. 1946-2013) 12. Old Tommy (c. 1920-1985) 13. Rover Thomas (1926-1998) 14. Tommy Watson (1935-2017) 15. Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (1917-1987) 16. Uta Uta Tjangala (c. 1920-1998) 17. Walangkura Napanangka (1940-2009) 18. Wintjiya Napaltjarri (c. 1940-2013) 19. Yannima Pikarli Tommy Watson (1940-2002) 20. Yingura Nampitjinpa (c. 1946-2016) 21. Doreen Reid Nakamarra (c. 1946-2015) 22. Gulumbu Yunupingu (1953-2012) 23. Mawurndjul Milpurrulmunu (c. 1958- ) 24. Naata Nungurrayi (c. 1946- ) 25. Nonggirrnga Marawili (c. 1957- ) 26. Wawiriya Burton (c. 1960- ) 27. Yalandji Napangati (c. 1966- ) 28. Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri (c. 1968- ) 29. Nyapanyapa Yunupingu (c. 1927- ) 30. Gulpilil (c. 1953- )
1. “Wandjina” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 19th century 2. “Pukamani” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 19th century 3. “Ngarrindjeri Woman and Child” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 4. “Kununurra Dreaming” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 20th century 5. “Galiwin’ku” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 20th century 6. “Pitjantjatjara Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 20th century 7. “Aboriginal Flag” by Harold Thomas, 1971 8. “Torres Strait Islander Flag” by Bernard Namok, 1992 9. “Eora Fisherman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1788 10. “Kamilaroi Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 11. “Kamilaroi Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 12. “Kuring-gai Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 13. “Wiradjuri Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 14. “Wiradjuri Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 15. “Bundjalung Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 16. “Bundjalung Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 17. “Gumbaynggirr Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 18. “Gumbaynggirr Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 19. “Dharug Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 20. “Dharug Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 21. “Eora Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 22. “Eora Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 23. “Guringai Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 24. “Guringai Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 25. “Kuringgai Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 26. “Kuringgai Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 27. “Wiradjuri Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 28. “Wiradjuri Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 29. “Bundjalung Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 30. “Bundjalung Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840
Detailed Description
Aboriginal art is one of the oldest and most significant forms of art in Australia. It is characterized by its use of traditional iconography and vivid colors. Aboriginal artists use a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and weaving. Aboriginal art is deeply rooted in the culture and history of Australia’s Aboriginal people. For centuries, Aboriginal artists have used their art to record their stories and traditions. Today, Aboriginal art is celebrated around the world for its beauty and uniqueness. Some of the most famous Aboriginal artists include Albert Namatjira, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, and Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Namatjira is best known for his watercolor paintings of the Australian landscape. Possum Tjapaltjarri is one of the most celebrated Aboriginal artists of the 20th century. His paintings are known for their use of bright colors and bold patterns. Kngwarreye is considered one of the most important Aboriginal artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Her paintings are characterized by their use of traditional Aboriginal iconography and vivid colors.
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Artists and Paintings
Known Artists
1. Albert Namatjira (1902-1959) 2. Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910-1996) 3. Paddy Bedford (c. 1922-2007) 4. George Tjungurrayi (1928-2009) 5. Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri (1932-2002) 6. Johnny Warangkula Tjupurrula (1911-2001) 7. Daisy Andrews (c. 1924-2009) 8. Gloria Petyarre (1942-2012) 9. Kathleen Petyarre (1944-2016) 10. Minnie Pwerle (c. 1926-2006) 11. Ningura Napurrula (c. 1946-2013) 12. Old Tommy (c. 1920-1985) 13. Rover Thomas (1926-1998) 14. Tommy Watson (1935-2017) 15. Turkey Tolson Tjupurrula (1917-1987) 16. Uta Uta Tjangala (c. 1920-1998) 17. Walangkura Napanangka (1940-2009) 18. Wintjiya Napaltjarri (c. 1940-2013) 19. Yannima Pikarli Tommy Watson (1940-2002) 20. Yingura Nampitjinpa (c. 1946-2016) 21. Doreen Reid Nakamarra (c. 1946-2015) 22. Gulumbu Yunupingu (1953-2012) 23. Mawurndjul Milpurrulmunu (c. 1958- ) 24. Naata Nungurrayi (c. 1946- ) 25. Nonggirrnga Marawili (c. 1957- ) 26. Wawiriya Burton (c. 1960- ) 27. Yalandji Napangati (c. 1966- ) 28. Warlimpirrnga Tjapaltjarri (c. 1968- ) 29. Nyapanyapa Yunupingu (c. 1927- ) 30. Gulpilil (c. 1953- )
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. “Wandjina” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 19th century 2. “Pukamani” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 19th century 3. “Ngarrindjeri Woman and Child” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 4. “Kununurra Dreaming” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 20th century 5. “Galiwin’ku” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 20th century 6. “Pitjantjatjara Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, 20th century 7. “Aboriginal Flag” by Harold Thomas, 1971 8. “Torres Strait Islander Flag” by Bernard Namok, 1992 9. “Eora Fisherman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1788 10. “Kamilaroi Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 11. “Kamilaroi Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 12. “Kuring-gai Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 13. “Wiradjuri Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 14. “Wiradjuri Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 15. “Bundjalung Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 16. “Bundjalung Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 17. “Gumbaynggirr Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 18. “Gumbaynggirr Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 19. “Dharug Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 20. “Dharug Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 21. “Eora Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 22. “Eora Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 23. “Guringai Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 24. “Guringai Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 25. “Kuringgai Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 26. “Kuringgai Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 27. “Wiradjuri Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 28. “Wiradjuri Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 29. “Bundjalung Man” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840 30. “Bundjalung Woman” by Unknown Aboriginal Artist, c.1840
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