Australian Art

Paper Summary:

This paper debates the influence of the colonial past and the way that indigenous art forms are altered and even possibly distorted in the process of appropriation. It discusses the topic of non - indigenous appropriation and whether this is artistically legitimate or even possible in terms of the perceptions brought by non - indigenous artists from other cultures. It also explores the ways in which two non - indigenous Australian artists have been influenced by indigenous art and makes reference to some of the issues relating to the appropriation of Australian indigenous art in a modern and postmodern context.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Brief Overview
Artists
Appropriation and other related issues
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper:

"One of her most well - known and lauded works is entitled 'Terra Spiritus'. This is in effect a series of 51 prints depicting the Tasmanian coastline,"...each feature labeled with both the English and the original Tasmanian topographic names, while the colors are derived from native Tasmanian ochres." (Bea Maddock) There is therefore a trajectory in her work which seeks to combine elements of indigenous art with the colonialist and European past and influences, in an attempt to create an area of discourse and interaction in art between the indigenous and non - indigenous. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Artist Profile: Fiona Foley. October 24, 2006. http://www.ndoylefineart.com/foley.html
• Australia, 1900 A. D. - Present. October 24, 2006. https://metropolitanmuseum.org/toah/ht/11/oca/ht11oca.htm
• Bea Maddock. October 24, 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bea_Maddock
• Caslon Analytic Note Indigenous Marks. October 24, 2006. http://www.caslon.com.au/indigenousmarknote1.htm
• Grant K. Australian Artists' Books in the National Gallery of Victoria. October 24, 2006. http://www.artspacemackay.com.au/artists_books/first_national_artists_book_forum_papers/kirsty_grant_paper

More papers on Australian Art:

• Essay # 93949 : "Aboriginal Australian Art"
• Essay # 47272 : "Australian Nation Represented through Art"
• Analytical Essay # 13349 : "Australian Aboriginal Art"

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