Wanjina style

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Getty AAT: Styles, periods, and cultures by region

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Oceanic > Australian > Australian regional styles > Kimberleys > Kimberleys rock art styles

Descripción

The Wanjina style is considered one of the most ancient recorded rock art styles. These works in this style are found in the north-central Kimberleys region of Australia in isolated locations. Wanjina style rock paintings depict round-headed human figures outlined with red ochre, specifically around the head. The figures typically have prominently defined eyes and noses, but lack a mouth. Wanjina style figures vary in size between less than forty centimeters to more than three meters in length. This style also depicted animal figures.

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http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300264763

Otros términos

  • Wandjina-stijl [nl]
  • estilo Wanjina [es]
  • Wanjina [en]