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 …showed first 75 words of 1198 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1198 total…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