As indigenous populations were decimated, many artistic traditions were lost. Contact with Western societies may have changed art also by __________.

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Western societies often valued art as a commodity, and this may have encouraged indigenous artists to produce art for commercial sale to the dominant population. This could lead to changes in style or subject matter as artists sought to appeal to their new market.

As Indigenous Populations Were Decimated, Many Artistic Traditions Were Lost