Aboriginal “Dot Paintings”

Aboriginal People areFrom Australia

Dot Paintings are madewith the tips of sticks bypainting little dots, closetogether, on natural materials, like wood, leaves, rocks, and caves

Aboriginal People are very closely connected to nature, so their images often show animals and outdoor themes

Their paintings tell stories and legends to help represent their religion and preserve their history through their art

Aboriginal Paintings are done very neatly, includePatterns, and use “earthyColors. The animals aren’tNecessarily realistic

Symmetrical CreaturesInsects (butterfly, ladybugs, bumble bees, beetles, etc.Amphibians (lizards,Reptiles (turtle, alligator, crabs, lobsters, etc)BirdsSea Creatures (octopus,