The surface narrative elements that are often termed the painting’s ‘story’ or ‘dreaming’ are only one level of an Aboriginal painting’s true significance. The imagery employed by Aboriginal artists has deep cultural resonances that defy simple logic or narrative interpretations. The western viewer can, however, intuitively feel the power of this spiritual resonance without necessarily having to understand the details which are only for the initiated members of the community.

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