What role does art play in preserving and transmitting cultural knowledge in indigenous societies, as depicted in the Dreaming of Australia and the traditions of the Maori in New Zealand?
a) Discuss the significance of art in preserving cultural stories and knowledge within indigenous societies, focusing on the Dreaming of Australia.
b) Analyze the importance of tattooing in Polynesia and its cultural functions, comparing them to contemporary American tattoo practices.
c) Explore the social and religious symbolism embedded in Te-Hau-ki-Turanga, the oldest meeting house in New Zealand, and its reflection of Maori traditions.
d) Investigate the impact of the shift from temporary to permanent media on the art created by Central Desert painters of Australia in the 1970s.