"Aboriginal symbols are an essential part of Aboriginal art. You will see these designs on people's bodies or weapons or on cave walls. These symbols connect the artists to country and the Dreaming. Most symbols are fairly simple, but they can also be used in combinations to tell more complex stories. A U shaped symbol for a man, sitting next to a circles representing water, could be used for a
. Water Dreaming painting. Dots are used a lot and can represent many things including stars, sparks or burning ground. http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/symbols.php"