I really wish my textbook was in color, because the Aborigional art is stunning and has to be one of my favorites thus far. I am not surprised at all that the art can sell for 100,000 or more. I ventured off to look at these online sellers of art and found many that I liked. Their use of colors and designs are so appealing to me and it is hard to describe why that is. Even this photo of the piece with the Kangaroo in the center is beautiful. The way they are able to make the kangaroo “pop”, the balance of the colors in the design, and even the design itself. Very aesthetically pleasing!
Australian Aboriginal Art has been appreciated for leaving behind a deep impact across the globe. This aboriginal art galleryis a major hit among long-time writers and prominent art critics.
The speciality of aboriginal artis that is regarded as one of the oldest forms of art existing today on the planet and hence is believed to be the youngest in terms of commercial importance.This form of art has a historical significance. For instance, it was prevalent in remote parts of Australia and dates back to 30, 000 to 40,000 years.
It was only during 1970s this was found to have commercial viability. This art form is a unification of ancient practice and custom.
Though Aboriginal artists have been selling their spectacular artwork even before 1930s, it never received an international recognition. This explains why this market was restricted to Australia alone.
The artwork was only noticed by people who…
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