Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The study and tracking of celestial bodies and cycles, reflected in Indigenous American artistic expressions and intellectual pursuits, often connected to calendrical rituals and ceremonial purposes.
AP course connection
Topic 5.3: 5.3 Purpose and Audience in Indigenous American Art