Text Astronomical knowledge in art

TLF ID A003760

In the Visual Arts Indigenous narratives are shared through symbols and with materials made from and of country. The artworks in this resource show how Aboriginal artists represent astronomical knowledge and stories in different ways. Take students through the work of two Indigenous artists, exploring the traditional techniques and innovations among their artistic excellence. Use the concepts of symbols, metamorphosis and country to bring Indigenous art into the realm of students' own experience.





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

8

Learning area
  • The Arts
  • Visual Arts

Other details

Contributors
  • Publisher
  • Name: The University of Melbourne
  • Organization: The University of Melbourne
  • Description: Publisher
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Text
Rights
  • © The University of Melbourne - Ngarrngga Project, 2023