Contemporary Aboriginal Art

Starting with the acrylics of the Western Desert (Papunya) and ending with the most recent developments in new media, the field of contemporary Aboriginal art will be surveyed. Issues such as copyright and appropriation, the art market, women’s art practice, curating and collection policy are debated in this subject and key works in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography are studied and discussed. By the end of semester students should have a familiarity with the main issues concerning the interpretation of Aboriginal art in Australia and have a broad knowledge of the pictorial practices of prominent contemporary Aboriginal artists. Guest lectures by artists, academics and industry professionals, as well as visits to art galleries and museums, are a feature of this subject.

学习澳大利亚原住民当代艺术的风格与意义。

• 1Identify significant works of contemporary Aboriginal painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography and discuss their cultural and historical contexts.
• 2Engage with key issues in the field of contemporary Aboriginal art, including copyright, appropriation, the art market, and emergence of women's art practice.
• 3Critique curatorial practices and collection policies related to contemporary Aboriginal art in galleries and museums.
• 4Demonstrate respect for Indigenous experience, including ways of knowing, being and doing, specifically in relation to works of art.
• 5Synthesise insights from artists, community leaders, Elders, academics, and industry professionals to develop a nuanced understanding of contemporary Aboriginal art in Australia.