3. **In what ways has pre-Columbian art from the Americas, such as the works of the Maya and Aztecs, influenced contemporary American artists and artistic movements?
What role did art play in the spiritual and societal practices of the Pacific Northwest Native American tribes, and how is this legacy preserved and adapted in contemporary indigenous art?
In what ways did the American Southwest’s indigenous pottery traditions impact the development of both utilitarian and ceremonial ceramics in Native American cultures?
What are the key characteristics of Oceanic art, and how do these art forms reflect the cultural beliefs and social structures of the indigenous peoples of regions like Papua New Guinea and Polynesia?
How have traditional Southeast Asian textile arts, such as Indonesian batik and Thai silk weaving, influenced contemporary fashion and design globally?
