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Article: Dynamic sketches: 6000+ year old dry-pigment drawings from Arnhem land.(Research Reports)
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- Archaeology in Oceania
- Article date:
- April 1, 2007
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Abstract
A unique example of 'Dynamic Figures' style motifs drawn with dry pigment was recently located in south-western Arnhem Land. One of these figures has been partially over-painted with wet pigment, suggesting that the drawings were produced as sketches for the painting of Dynamic Figures. The implications for rock art research are discussed.
Keywords: Arnhem Land, Jawoyn, Dynamic style, Drawing, Incomplete motifs
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A fortuitous find in south-western Arnhem Land of two dry pigment drawings and the incomplete over-painting of one of these presented a unique insight into the preparatory process for the painting of a ...