This presentation explores how external foreign influences and internal indigenous influences have shaped art and craft designs over time. External influences come through trade, conquest, and cultural exchange, leading to new styles, techniques, and motifs. Internal influences originate within a culture from traditions, beliefs, resources, and history. Many artworks represent a fusion of these influences. The presentation provides historical examples and discusses how globalization, technology, cultural exchange, migration, and societal changes have continued to impact artistic development and influence.

1. TRACING EXTERNAL AND
INTERNAL INFLUENCES IN
ART AND CRAFT DESIGN

2. SLIDE 1: INTRODUCTION
TO INFLUENCES IN ART
AND CRAFT
o This presentation explores how external
(foreign) and internal (indigenous) influences
are reflected in the design of artworks and the
making of crafts. Understanding these
influences is key to appreciating the depth
and diversity of artistic expressions.

3. SLIDE 2: THE IMPACT OF
EXTERNAL INFLUENCES ON
ART
o External or foreign influences in art and craft
come from interactions with other cultures.
These can be through trade, conquest, or
cultural exchange, leading to the
incorporation of new styles, techniques, and
motifs in local art forms.

4. SLIDE 3: INTERNAL
INFLUENCES AND
INDIGENOUS ART
o Internal or indigenous influences are those
that originate within a culture or society.
These include local traditions, beliefs, natural
resources, and historical events that shape the
unique characteristics of a region's art and
craft.

5. SLIDE 4: FUSION OF
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL
ELEMENTS
o Many artworks and crafts represent a fusion
of external and internal elements. This
blending creates unique styles that reflect
both the cultural identity of the artists and the
influence of foreign elements.

6. SLIDE 5: HISTORICAL
EXAMPLES OF EXTERNAL
INFLUENCES
o Historically, external influences have played a
significant role in art. For example, the Silk
Road facilitated the exchange of artistic ideas
between East and West, profoundly impacting
the art forms of the regions it connected.

7. SLIDE 6: INDIGENOUS
TECHNIQUES AND
MATERIALS
o Indigenous art often utilizes local materials
and techniques passed down through
generations. These methods and resources
give indigenous art its distinctive character
and link it to the cultural and physical
landscape of the area.

8. SLIDE 7: THE ROLE OF
COLONIZATION IN
ARTISTIC EXCHANGE
o Colonization has been a significant factor in
artistic exchange, often introducing new art
forms, materials, and techniques to colonized
regions. However, it also led to the blending
of indigenous and foreign artistic traditions.

9. SLIDE 8: MODERN
GLOBALIZATION AND
ARTISTIC INFLUENCE
o In the modern era, globalization has
accelerated the exchange of artistic ideas.
Artists now have access to a global palette of
styles, techniques, and materials, leading to
increasingly diverse and eclectic artworks.

10. SLIDE 9: PRESERVATION
OF INDIGENOUS ART
FORMS
o While external influences can enrich art,
preserving indigenous art forms is crucial. This
involves maintaining traditional techniques
and supporting local artists to keep these
unique art forms alive.

11. SLIDE 10: EXTERNAL
INFLUENCES IN
CONTEMPORARY ART
o Contemporary art often reflects a wide range
of external influences, from pop culture and
global politics to international art movements.
These influences can be seen in the use of
themes, techniques, and materials.

12. SLIDE 11: TECHNOLOGY'S
ROLE IN ARTISTIC
DEVELOPMENT
o Technology has played a significant role in the
development of art and craft, both as a tool
for creation and as a medium for artistic
expression. It has also facilitated the spread of
artistic ideas across the globe.

13. SLIDE 12: CULTURAL
EXCHANGE IN ARTISTIC
PRACTICES
o Cultural exchange programs and international
collaborations have become important in the
artistic world, allowing artists to explore and
incorporate diverse cultural elements into
their work.

14. SLIDE 13: THE IMPACT OF
MIGRATION ON ART
o Migration has been a key factor in the spread
of artistic styles and techniques. Migrant
artists often blend the art forms of their
homeland with those of their new
environment, creating unique hybrid styles.

15. SLIDE 14: ART AS A
REFLECTION OF SOCIETAL
CHANGES
o Art often reflects societal changes, including
the impact of external and internal influences.
It can serve as a historical record of these
changes, showing how societies have
interacted and evolved over time.

16. SLIDE 15: CONCLUSION
o In conclusion, tracing the external and internal
influences in art and craft provides a deeper
understanding of the evolution of artistic
styles and techniques. It highlights the
dynamic nature of art as a product of cultural
interaction and internal innovation.