On Traditional Cultural Expressions: Inspiration from Australian Aboriginal Art Protection

Xiaomei MAI, Quansheng MAI

Abstract


This paper seeks to further the understanding of effective protection strategies for traditional cultural expressions. It mainly studies the Australian Aboriginal art protection experience, followed by two implications being revealed. Finally, the paper calls for more indigenous participation in international rule-making.

Keywords


Traditional cultural expressions; Australian aboriginal art protection; Inadequate protection; Collective/individualistic cognition; Indigenous participation

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/12317

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