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The curatorial premise: The Indigenous knowledge system is written in the belief system, the Dreaming. In these beliefs Aboriginal people express a relationship with and respect for the land. The complexity of this system will be explored through examples of applied knowledge. Concepts familiar to Western science practise will be expressed in an Aboriginal cultural context and represented in their own right. They will illustrate the coherence of the knowledge system. The science of building - regional variations in architecture appropriate to environmental, economic and social needs. The physics of leverage - the principle of leverage applied in the technology of the Woomera. The Woomera, itself a multipurpose tool, is used for increasing speed in the throwing of the spear. Navigation - celestial, marine and terrestrial mapping systems Plant and animal classification - Aboriginal classification of plants and animals Ecological management -Firestick economies The science of sound - harmonies in the didgeridoo Chemistry of pigments and resins - cave and bark painting the preparation and application of resin obtained from spinifex bushes for the hafting axes and knives Recognition of the technological discoveries made by our Aboriginal inventors. For example, David Unaipon and Eric Willmot have both made significant contributions to modern technology. Unaipon invented a device that made the motion of the circular cutting shear straight to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. This technique is still in use today. |
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