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
A museum classification system based on cultural or ethnic origin that historically separated non-Western artworks from Western works, reflecting racist assumptions about art history.
AP course connection
Topic 9.3: 9.3 Theories and Interpretations of Pacific Art