"The culture of Australia is primarily a Western culture, originally derived from Britain..."
An exploration of the arts and culture of Australia and New Zealand, including literature, film, music, and visual arts, as well as their significance in the region's history and identity.
Indigenous Art and Culture: This topic explores the traditional art and culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia and Māori culture in New Zealand as well as their contemporary art and cultural practices.
Colonial and Post-Colonial Art and Culture: Examines the cultural impact of European colonisation on Australia and New Zealand's cultural heritage, identities and how contemporary artists deal with this legacy.
Art forms: This includes different genres of artistic expression such as theater, music, film, literature, visual and performing arts, and their role in creating meaning and reflecting cultural values.
Museums and Galleries: Investigates the history, operation, and role of museums and art galleries in preserving, interpreting and presenting arts and cultures.
Cultural identity: Explores how cultural and national identities are constructed and expressed through the arts in Australia and New Zealand, particularly in the context of migration, diaspora and multi-culturalism.
Environmental Perspectives: Examines the impact of the natural environment and its relationship with arts and culture in Australia and New Zealand.
Heritage preservation: Investigates the different ways in which cultural heritage is preserved, conserved, and presented in both Australia and New Zealand.
Festivals and Celebrations: The role of festivals in promoting and preserving arts and culture in Australia and New Zealand.
Popular culture: Explores the impact of popular culture on society, particularly through media such as film, television, and digital media in the Australian and New Zealand context.
Globalization and Arts: Examines the impact of globalization on the arts and culture in Australia and New Zealand, particularly in relation to the impact of international art movements and cultural exchanges.
Gender and sexuality: Explores the ways in which gender and sexuality have been expressed in arts and cultural productions, particularly in relation to LGBTI+ communities.
Education and Training: The role of education and training in developing artists and cultural practitioners in Australia and New Zealand, including the role of universities, training institutions and key arts organizations.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts: This type of art focuses on the traditional and contemporary art forms of Australia's indigenous population, including storytelling, music, dance, and visual arts.
Visual Arts: This refers to a wide range of artistic practices involving the creation of images or objects, such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography.
Performing Arts: This encompasses a variety of art forms that are performed live, including theatre, dance, opera, circus, and music.
Literature: This type of art refers to written works, including novels, poetry, plays, and non-fiction.
Film and Television: This encompasses the production of movies and television shows, including acting, directing, screenwriting, and cinematography.
Architecture and Design: This includes the design and construction of buildings, landscapes, and other physical spaces, as well as the creation of objects and products.
Crafts: This involves the creation of handmade objects, such as pottery, textiles, and jewelry.
Cooking and Cuisine: This refers to the culinary arts, including the creation and presentation of food and drink.
Fashion: This includes the design and production of clothing, accessories, and jewelry.
Cultural Heritage: This encompasses the preservation and interpretation of historic sites and artifacts, as well as the traditions and customs of different cultures.
Music: This includes all genres of music, including classical, pop, rock, jazz, and traditional music.
Digital Arts: This encompasses a range of creative practices that use digital technology, including video games, animation, and interactive installations.
Street Art: This refers to art in public spaces, including graffiti, murals, and installations.
Multicultural Arts: This encompasses the diverse artistic practices of different cultural communities within Australia and New Zealand.
Environmental Art: This involves artwork that engages with ecological issues, such as climate change, pollution and sustainability.
"Aboriginal people are believed to have arrived as early as 60,000 years ago..."
"...the existence of a democratic system of government drawing upon the British traditions of Westminster government, parliamentarianism and constitutional monarchy..."
"The colonies established elected parliaments and rights for workers and women before most other Western nations."
"The Australian gold rushes from the 1850s brought wealth as well as new social tensions to Australia, including the miners' Eureka Stockade rebellion."
"Federation in 1901 was the culmination of a growing sense of national identity..."
"The World Wars profoundly impacted Australia's national identity, with World War I introducing the ANZAC legend..."
"...as seen in the works of the Heidelberg School painters and writers like Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson and Dorothea Mackellar."
"The first British convicts arriving at Sydney Cove in 1788."
"Over time, the diverse food, lifestyle and cultural practices of immigrants have been absorbed into mainstream Australian culture."
"Evidence of Aboriginal art in Australia dates back at least 30,000 years."
"...also influenced by the unique geography of Australia and the cultural input of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other Australian people."
"The predominance of the English language, the existence of a democratic system of government...and Christianity as the dominant religion."
"Stories of outlaws like the bushranger Ned Kelly have endured in Australian music, cinema and literature."
"Several states and territories had their origins as penal colonies..."
"...seeing a reorientation from Britain to the United States as the nation's foremost ally."
"After the second war, 6.5 million migrants from 200 nations brought immense new diversity."
"Evidence of a significant Anglo-Celtic heritage includes...the English language."
"...including the miners' Eureka Stockade rebellion."
"...the diverse food, lifestyle and cultural practices of immigrants have been absorbed into mainstream Australian culture."