How are contemporary artists from these regions engaging with their indigenous art traditions while addressing modern social and political issues in their work?
How have pre-Columbian American civilizations, such as the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, used art and architecture to communicate their ideologies and social hierarchies?
In what ways has Oceanic art, including body art, carvings, and textiles, been influenced by the natural environment and spiritual practices of Pacific Island communities?
How have contemporary American artists from diverse cultural backgrounds incorporated traditional styles and themes into modern art movements and what message do they convey through this synthesis?
What impact did European colonization have on the indigenous art traditions in Southeast Asia and Oceania, and how are these effects reflected in contemporary art practices?
How did pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas, such as the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, use art and architecture to represent their worldview and cosmology?
