Examine and write about a multicultural issue associated with an ethnic artwork in a critical, cultural, historical, and political context. Reflect on the concepts of multiculturalism, ethnic consciousness, American experiences, and identity/cultural representation. Demonstrate an understanding of ethnic art in terms of how it reflects and is shaped by the values, beliefs, and needs of a particular ethnic group. Establish a critical awareness of how racial, ethnic, social, cultural, political, gender, class, and many other critical factors affect art. Investigate various types of politics in the North American art world.