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Dreaming about Country

Video Dreaming about Country

TLF ID M019032

Discover the rich and beautiful world of Edwin Lee Mulligan's dreams, recorded in paintings and stories. In this clip on his work 'Ngarlimbah - it's about us', he tells one of his dreams of Country - his country, his mother's country and his father's country - the places, trees, mountains, rivers and creatures that connect him to his family, to his culture, to his history. The clip features his paintings.

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Educational value
  • This resource is available on ABC Splash
Year level

7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Dreaming (Spiritual) Aboriginal art Regional art Australian art Cultural imperialism Cultural interaction Arts industry Composition (Visual arts) Artists Art exhibitions Visual arts Art movements Art materials Culture Visual arts portfolios Audiences Mixed media Cultural contexts Historical settings (Narratives) Social settings (Narratives) Cultural awareness Cultural identity Multimedia Narratives Settings (Narratives) Symbolism (Art movements) Art themes Artistic purpose
Learning area
  • The Arts
  • Visual Arts

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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: http://www.abc.net.au
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  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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  • Video
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  • Metadata © Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Education Services Australia Ltd 2012 (except where otherwise indicated). Digital content © Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2012 (except where otherwise indicated).