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How do traditional African art forms, such as masks and sculpture, influence contemporary African artists, and what new meanings do these contemporary works convey?

In what ways have colonialism and the subsequent post-colonial period impacted the representation and perception of African art on the global stage?

How do African textiles—such as Kente, Adire, and Bogolan—reflect the social, political, and cultural narratives of the communities that produce them?

What role do art markets, galleries, and museums play in shaping the narrative and value attributed to African art, and how are African artists and curators challenging these spaces today?

How do different regions across the African continent distinguish their art styles, and what are some key characteristics that define the art of West Africa compared to that of East or South Africa?

How have different religious and philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Shinto, influenced the development and themes of Asian art across the continent?

What are the defining characteristics and techniques of traditional Chinese ink painting, and how have they evolved from ancient times to the modern era?

How has the art of manga and anime in Japan drawn from and diverged from classical Japanese art forms such as ukiyo-e woodblock prints?

In what ways have historical trade routes, like the Silk Road, facilitated the exchange of artistic ideas and techniques between Asian and non-Asian cultures?

How do contemporary Asian artists address both global and local themes in their work, and what role do cultural identity and heritage play in their artistic expression?