What impact did colonialism have on the development and perception of African art within both African countries and the global art world?
In what ways have contemporary African artists challenged and redefined the traditional boundaries and themes of African art through their works?
How do African art markets influence the preservation and dissemination of both historical and modern African artistic expressions?
What role do symbolism and ritual play in the creation and interpretation of African masks and sculptures?
**Historical Development**?
How did the philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism influence traditional Chinese art and its development over the centuries?
What are the distinguishing features of Chinese landscape painting (shan shui) and how do they differ from Western landscape art?
How did the Cultural Revolution impact Chinese art, and what have been its long-term effects on artistic expression in China?
In what ways have contemporary Chinese artists blended traditional techniques with modern themes and technology in their works?
What role did calligraphy play in Chinese art, and how is it considered both a literary and visual art form?
