How do traditional African art forms influence contemporary African artists, and in what ways do they integrate these elements into modern expressions?
What are the distinguishing features and cultural significance of the masks and sculptures created by various African ethnic groups, such as the Yoruba, Dogon, or Fang?
How have historical events and periods, like colonialism and independence, impacted the development and themes of African art through the 20th and 21st centuries?
In what ways have African art pieces been represented and interpreted (or misinterpreted) in Western museums, and what are the current movements towards restitution and re-contextualization?
How does African textile art, such as Kente cloth or Adire, embody both aesthetic beauty and sociocultural meanings, and what roles do they play in African traditions and ceremonies?
**What are some of the distinguishing characteristics that differentiate the art styles of major Asian regions, such as East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia?
