Aboriginal means the original inhabitants of a place, and so we could say that the aboriginal people of parts of Norway were Vikings or the aboriginal people of parts of North Western America were Inuit. Many people use the term for the aboriginal people of Australia, whose cultureThe behaviours, beliefs and activities of a social, geographical, age defined or ethnic group of people, to include their artistic and creative pursuits is probably the oldest continuous culture in the history of mankind. Australian aboriginal artArt refers to a diverse range of human intellectual and expressive activities and the outcomes of those activities. Within this context art is further defined... is characterised by its use of earth colours and use of particular symbols. Typically, it represents journeys, often portrayed by a plan view - from above. Dots of paintA coloured substance that can be thickened or thinned and spread over surfaces. Paint can be water soluble, oil or plastic based, and have opaque... are used extensively and give Australian aboriginal art its characteristic look. Many designs have become very popular and work can be found completely out of its original context, for sale in modern galleries.