Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are extremely diverse. There are estimated to have been over 200 distinct languages spoken in Australia at the time of European settlement, representing entirely distinct communities. This section gives a sample of some of the diversity of contemporary Aboriginal cultures, which represents the diversity of traditional cultures. The art, music, dance, and language can serve as a starting point for more in-depth exploration of elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
The timeline documents the increasing influence of aboriginal culture for Western audiences. (Wheeler, 2013)
The timeline documents the increasing influence of aboriginal culture for Western audiences. (Wheeler, 2013)