In what ways have Oceanic art and artifacts, like those from Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia, been used to convey social status and spiritual beliefs?
How has the exchange of artistic techniques and motifs between Southeast Asian, Oceanic, and American regions impacted global art movements or contributed to diverse innovations in contemporary art?
What role do Native American art and crafts, including pottery and beadwork, play in preserving indigenous cultural heritage and identity in the modern United States and Canada?
How does the muralism tradition in Latin American countries, such as Mexico, reflect socio-political themes and contribute to the identity and historical narrative of the region?
In what ways do Oceanic art and cultural artifacts, like those from the Maori and Papua New Guinea tribes, represent the spiritual and social aspects of their respective societies?
5. **What are the key materials and techniques used in Oceanic art, and how do they reflect the geographical and environmental contexts of the islands and regions from which they originate?
