How do traditional Southeast Asian art forms, such as batik from Indonesia and wayang kulit shadow puppetry, reflect the cultural, religious, and historical influences in the region?
5. **What impact did the arrival of European settlers have on the traditional art forms and artistic practices of Native American cultures across North America?
4. **How have contemporary artists from Southeast Asia and Oceania engaged with and reinterpreted traditional art forms in response to modern sociopolitical issues?
3. **In what ways did the art of the Maya civilization incorporate both political and cosmological themes, and what are some significant examples of such artworks?
2. **How have the art practices of Indigenous Oceanic communities, such as those in Papua New Guinea and the Polynesian islands, been influenced by their natural environment and spiritual beliefs?
**What are the key features and materials commonly used in traditional Southeast Asian textiles, and how do they reflect the cultural practices of the region?
