We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art stands and recognise the creative contribution First Australians make to the art and culture of this country.
This resource is designed to generate informed discussion about, and creative responses to, the cultural, ecological, historical and contemporary significance of sites of tremendous importance to Queensland.
The sandstone cliffs of the Carnarvon Ranges in remote central Queensland are home to ancestral spirits and ancient cave art. Traditional custodians from the Bidjara and Garingbal peoples have strong connections to the Carnarvon Ranges, although the site holds an important place within the histories of many Aboriginal language groups.
Early European settlers found shelter within the caves, grasslands and waterways of this precious habitat. The legacy of white land ownership forever changed the terrain of the region.
An oasis and a site of eternal significance in the centre of Queensland, the Carnarvon Ranges are a source of inspiration and a reminder about the challenges of preservation and sustainability.
The Art as Exchange (AasEx) resources are designed to be used as case studies for the authentic arts learning experiences at the core of units 1 and 2 in the Queensland Senior Visual Art curriculum.
The resources are intended to demonstrate the benefits of learning about:
Recommended use of the Art as Exchange resources:
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art stands and recognise the creative contribution First Australians make to the art and culture of this country.