Bibliograph

Dreamings, The Art of Aboriginal Australia

Type

Label

Dreamings, The Art of Aboriginal Australia

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Dreamings

Oclc number

908377216

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally produced by National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in 1988

Runtime

Sub title

The Art of Aboriginal Australia

Summary

The art of Aboriginal Australia is celebrated in Dreamings as we journey into the sacred heartland of Australia to see traditional artists at work. The artists talk of their work, its association with the land and its spiritual connection with their people, the animals and plants. The film explores the meanings behind the works, from acrylic dot paintings of the Central Desert to cross-hatched bark paintings and burial poles of Northern Australia, as it allows the viewer access to the oldest continuous art tradition in the world. A Film Australia National Interest Program. © 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Executive Producer: Janet Bell Producer: Janet Bell (Producer), Tony Wilson (Associate Producer) Director: Michael Riley Writer: Jennifer Isaacs, Michael Riley, Denise Hunter DOP/Cinematographer: Tony Wilson Narrator/Presenter: Lydia Miller

Technique

live action

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