AustLit
Texts
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Australian Dreaming : 40,000 Years of Aboriginal History
Jennifer Isaacs
,
Sydney
:
Lansdowne
,
1980
Z1578549
1980
collected work
(taught in 2 units)
'Beautifully illustrated, Australian Dreaming is an Aboriginal history of the Australian continent and its people, as told by Aboriginal story-tellers. Through traditional myths and legends, it gives an explanation of the formation of the landscape and the creation of many outstanding geographical features.' (Source: TROVE)
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Blacklines : Contemporary Critical Writing by Indigenous Australians
Michèle Grossman
(editor),
Carlton
:
Melbourne University Press
,
2003
Z1072525
2003
anthology
criticism
essay
(taught in 11 units)
Description
This subject provides an approach to discovering the rich diversity of Aboriginal art giving consideration to both traditional and new forms of cultural expression. The subject surveys developments in visual arts as well as performance, music and literature, focusing on contemporary Aboriginal artists and the contexts in which they practice.
On successful completion of this subject, students will have: Understood the history, context and key issues of Aboriginal art development. Identified the regional and cultural diversity of Aboriginal arts practices. Grasped how artworks and artists are understood through comparative, critical and historical analyses. Comprehended how to write an essay that lucidly organizes ideas and images, and demonstrates library and research skills. Described and interpreted arts practices in oral and written presentation in relation to Aboriginal Arts and Society.
Assessment
Exhibition Review, Tutorial Presentation and Class Discussion, Final Essay, Participation, Quiz
Other Details
Offered in:
2011, 2010, 2009
Current Campus:
Wollongong
Levels:
Undergraduate
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