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The culture of Australia is essentially a Western culture influenced by the unique environment and geography of the Australian continent and by the diverse cultural input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the various waves of multi-ethnic migration which followed the British colonisation of Australia. While factors such as the..........
predominance of the English language, the existence of a Westminster system of government, the popularity of sports such as cricket andrugby, or the demographics of religion in Australia evidence a significant Anglo-Celtic heritage, Australia today hosts a great diversity of cultural practices and pursuits, and has contributed many artists to international pop and classical culture, from Dame Joan Sutherland to AC/DC.

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Famous Places in AustraliaEgalitarianism, informality and even irreverence have been common themes of Australian cultural commentary - exemplified by the works of C J Dennis, Barry Humphries and Paul Hogan. While fascination with the outback has persisted as a theme of Australian art, cinema andliterature, and agriculture has been an important economic sector, the demographics of Australia show it to be one of the most urbanized populations in the world[citation needed], with the majority of people living in cities on the coast, often comprising the melting pots of what has become known since the 1970s as multicultural Australia. The capital cities host such internationally renowned cultural institutions as theSydney Opera House and National Gallery of Victoria. Australians also support or participate enthusiastically in a wide variety of sports, including the homegrown Australian Rules Football in winter, while the long coastline hosts a vibrant surf culture.
Famous Places in Australia
Famous Places in Australia
Famous Places in Australia
Famous Places in Australia
The arts in Australia — film, music, painting, theatre, dance and crafts — have achieved international recognition. While much of Australia's cultural output has traditionally tended to fit with general trends and styles in Western arts, the arts as practiced by indigenous Australians represent a unique Australian cultural tradition, and Australia's landscape and history have contributed to some unique variations in the styles inherited by Australia's various migrant communities.

At the close of the 19th century, the art of the Heidelberg School began to capture the unique colours of theAustralian bush, famed writers Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson presented conflicting views of the harshness and romance of life in Australia, and performing artists like Dame Nellie Melba succeeded internationally in the traditional European arts. During the 20th century, writers and performers like C J Dennis, Barry Humphries andPaul Hogan both mocked and celebrated Australian cultural stereotypes, while shifting demographics saw a diversification of artistic output, with writers like feminist Germaine Greer challenging traditional cultural norms.