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Many indigenous artists imagine themselves hovering over the land (country) observing both the
natural and metaphysical forms and markings of the landscape. These bird’s-eye views are characteristic of a hunter and gatherer society. They read the earth surface closely for signs of life, for
tracking animals and for recognizing recent events.
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1 Extracted from https://www.aboriginal-art-australia.com/aboriginal-art-library/the-story-of-abo
riginal-art/