5. **In what ways have contemporary artists from Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Americas used their art to address social, political, and environmental issues within their regions?
**What are some distinguishing characteristics of traditional Southeast Asian art, and how do these reflect the cultural and religious influences in the region?
How have Southeast Asian contemporary artists addressed themes such as globalization, migration, and identity in their works, and what impact have they had on the international art scene?
What role does art play in the preservation and revitalization of indigenous cultures and languages across Oceania and the Americas, and how are contemporary artists contributing to these efforts?
How did pre-Columbian American civilizations, such as the Maya, Aztec, or Inca, use art and architecture to express their cosmology and societal structures?