Thursday, October 27, 2011

Arnhem Land Art

Top End Art (Arnhem Land) & Tiwi Island

Injalak Arts Gunbalanya
- Major Rock Art sites
- Painting on Barks and paper
- Western Arnhem style
- Cross hatching (Rarrk)
- X ray style - show internal organs of animals and creatures

Mimi Spirits
- Tall skinny figures with hair spooking from the back
- Unique style of cross hatching
- Mimi is an important icon for story country

Maningrida Arts (Central Arnhem Land)
- Diversity of languages
- Bark paintings
- Wood and Fiber Sculpture
- Prints
- Bronze and Aluminum

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