Artists across centuries have expressed themselves in different ways depending on their social and cultural contexts. The emergence of different art forms often reflects the values that a culture deems important: religion, love, politics, science, and more.

What country's or culture's art are you most interested in learning more about?
What do you think the relationship is between art and religion? How does this relationship vary by country or culture of origin?
The Renaissance was a period of renewed interest in art, science, philosophy, and math. What connections do you see between these subjects?