5. **What role does symbolism play in the art of Southeast Asian countries, and how do these symbols convey religious, political, and social messages within their cultural contexts?
4. **How do indigenous art forms from the Americas, such as totem pole carving or Navajo weaving, continue to maintain cultural significance and identity in indigenous communities today?
3. **In what ways have pre-Columbian art and architecture from the Americas, such as those from the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations, influenced modern artistic expressions across the continents?
2. **What are the key characteristics of Oceanic art, particularly in regions like Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, and how do these characteristics reflect the cultural and social structures...
**How have traditional Southeast Asian art forms, such as batik and shadow puppetry, adapted to contemporary artistic practices and global art movements?
How have modern and contemporary artists from the Americas utilized traditional techniques and themes to address social and political issues in their work?
In what ways do Southeast Asian textiles, such as batik and ikat, serve both functional and ceremonial purposes, and how have they been preserved or transformed over time?
How did the encounter with European colonizers impact the development of indigenous American art, and how have contemporary artists reclaimed and reinterpreted these influences?
