What is the purpose of indigenous arts?

What is the purpose of indigenous arts?

Indigenous art is centered on story telling. It is used as a chronical to convey knowledge of the land, events and beliefs of the Aboriginal people. The use of symbols is an alternate way to writing down stories of cultural significance, teaching survival and use of the land.

What did the Wiradjuri do?

The Wiradjuri travelled into Alpine areas in the summer to feast on Bogong moths. The Wiradjuri were also known for their handsome possum-skin cloaks stitched together from several possum furs. Governor Macquarie was presented with one of these cloaks by a Wiradjuri man when he visited Bathurst in 1815.

What does Wiradjuri stand for?

Wiradjurinoun. An indigenous people of Australia who live in a large area of New South Wales west of the Blue Mountains. Wiradjurinoun.

How can we promote indigenous arts?

Invest in experiences, create Indigenous livelihoods and support long term sustainability

  • pay our weaving and painting demonstrators to demonstrate at least twice weekly.
  • improve our displays – we need more shop fittings and lights.
  • Increase the number of demonstrations and interactive experiences.

What do you think is the inspiration of Indigenous art?

Art’s central part in an Indigenous persons life Regardless of the traditional private purposes Indigenous artworks still remain inspired by the traditional marks and symbols from the dreaming and artist’s country and play a central role in the indigenous people’s life.

What did the Wiradjuri believe in?

The Wiradjuri people of Gundagai and Brungle lived in harmony with plants, animals, land and the water. They believed they didn’t own the land but they were responsible for looking after it. They were mindful of the seasons and knew when different plants and animals were available at different times of the year.

What makes the Wiradjuri community unique?

The Wiradjuri nation was made up of hundreds of groups living throughout the territory. These groups had the same language and the same beliefs. That is what made them a nation. Each of the people had a specific relationship with the others in the group and the nation.

Who is Wiradjuri tribe?

The Wiradjuri are the largest Aboriginal group in central New South Wales, by area and population. The people of the Wiradjuri country are known as “people of three rivers” being the Macquarie river (Wambool), Lachlan River (Kalari) and the Murrumbidgee River (Murrumbidjeri) which border their lands.

Why is it important to preserve indigenous crafts?

Because some of the crafts preserve ancient traditions, understanding the method of production can provide us with insight into the past. This can be vital in understanding the history of the country and deciphering archeological findings.

What do you think is the inspiration of indigenous art?

How do you promote indigenous arts?

Invest in experiences, create Indigenous livelihoods and support long term sustainability

  1. pay our weaving and painting demonstrators to demonstrate at least twice weekly.
  2. improve our displays – we need more shop fittings and lights.
  3. Increase the number of demonstrations and interactive experiences.

What are the purpose of indigenous creative craft?

They improve the lives of Indigenous women and provide self esteem to young Indigenous people. The benefits of Indigenous arts and craft go beyond the purely economic and the quantifiable to enrich and sustain Indigenous culture, and promote this ancient culture to the wider Australian community and to the world.

When did the Wiradjuri tribe start?

It was the 7th of May 1815 when Governor Lachlan Macquarie, fresh from his journey across the Blue Mountains, erected a flagstaff and started a new settlement called Bathurst.

Where does the Wiradjuri tribe come from?