From: Understanding Aboriginal Rock Art from the Pirate Age

What stories from your own life would you want to leave behind?

Like Aboriginal rock art, the stories we share create a connection to who we are and where we come from. Thinking about your own story helps appreciate how people preserve culture and memory over time.

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Try drawing or writing a simple story or image that represents an important part of your life.

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Contact with Europeans during the 17th and 18th centuries influenced some Aboriginal art styles.

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The Pirate Age in Australia coincides with early European exploration and contact.

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Aboriginal rock art depicts traditional stories using natural pigments.

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Understanding Aboriginal Rock Art from the Pirate Age

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