How is contemporary Japanese art addressing social and cultural issues in Japan today, and who are some of the prominent contemporary Japanese artists currently exploring these themes?
2. **What are the key characteristics and techniques used in Oceanic art, and how do they vary among different island groups such as Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia?
3. **In what ways have indigenous American art forms, such as those from Native American or Pre-Columbian cultures, influenced contemporary art in the Americas?
4. **How do the art practices in Oceania, particularly in regions like Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, convey social structure and community roles?
5. **What impact did colonialism have on the development and preservation of traditional art forms in Southeast Asia, and how are contemporary artists addressing these historical influences?
These questions explore various aspects of traditional and contemporary art forms, cultural influences, and the socio-political impacts on art in these regions.?
