Balance of Man and Nature in Japanese and Australian Aboriginal Art

Balance of Man and Nature in Japanese and Australian Aboriginal Art Many cultures use art as a means of expression of their spiritual beliefs. Religion has been a common theme seen in several art medians. This influence can be seen in architecture, painting, sculptures, and decorative arts. The two different art styles that I will discuss are the Japanese and contemporary Aboriginal. While both show a connection to ancestors and balance with the universe through …

…and man is crucial to the harmony of the universe. Works Cited Betz, David. Dreaming and the Dreamtime. 7 April 2004 <Tab/><http://www.aboriginal-art.com/arn_pages/dreamings.html> Davidson, A.K. The Art of the Zen Gardens. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1983. Smit, Melle. Aboriginal Art and Instruments 8 April 2004 < http://www.aboriginalart.nl/pages/aart.html > Stanley-Baker, Joan. Japanese Art. New York: Thames and Hudson