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1. Indigenous Australian art: Artists often use ochre pigments and dot‑painting techniques that reflect Dreamtime stories and a deep connection to country. The subject matter frequently depicts ancestral beings and maps of land, rooted in cultural narratives.
2. Japanese ukiyo‑e prints: Produced during the Edo period, these works employ woodblock printing and focus on everyday urban life, kabuki actors and landscapes. The choice of woodblock reflects traditional Japanese craft, and the themes mirror the social leisure culture of the time.