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4. **How have contemporary artists from Southeast Asia and Oceania employed traditional techniques and motifs in new media to address modern-day political, social, and environmental issues?

3. **In what ways has American art, particularly pre-Columbian art from civilizations like the Aztecs and Mayans, incorporated symbolism and mythology to convey religious and political narratives?

2. **How do Oceanic art forms reflect the social structures, beliefs, and environmental interactions of the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands?

**What distinguishing features and themes are prevalent in traditional Southeast Asian art, and how have these been shaped by the region's diverse cultural and religious influences?

What is the significance of nature and landscape in traditional Japanese art, and how is this reflected in art forms like sumi-e (ink wash painting) and bonsai?

How have contemporary Japanese artists blended traditional Japanese art techniques with modern and international influences to create new art movements?

What role do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi and mono no aware, play in the creation and interpretation of Japanese art?

In what ways has Japanese calligraphy (shodō) been integrated into other forms of Japanese art, and how has it evolved over time?

How did the Edo period influence the development of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, and who are some of the most prominent artists associated with this art form?

5. **How do the artistic elements of Islamic architecture, such as the use of domes, minarets, and mosaics, vary across different regions and time periods, and what do these variations indicate ab...