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
Ceremonial practices tied to astronomical or calendar cycles, performed in public plazas for large audiences, for which artworks were created and used.
AP course connection
Topic 5.3: 5.3 Purpose and Audience in Indigenous American Art