Is It Art or Knowledge? Deconstructing Australian Aboriginal Creative Making
Australian Aboriginal symbols are visual forms of knowledge that express cultural intellect. Being classified by a Western interpretation of “art” devalues thousands of years of generational knowledge systems, where visual information has been respected, appreciated and valued. This article highligh...
Main Author: | Elizabeth Cameron |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-06-01
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Series: | Arts |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/4/2/68 |
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