4. **What role did trade routes, such as the Silk Road, play in the exchange and development of artistic techniques and materials across various Asian cultures?
3. **How did the use of calligraphy evolve in different Asian cultures, such as China, Japan, and Korea, and what significance does it hold in those societies?
**What are the distinguishing features of traditional Chinese landscape painting, and how have these elements influenced other art forms within Asia and beyond?
5. **In what ways have contemporary Asian artists merged traditional art forms with modern concepts and technologies to express current themes and issues?
4. **How have Asian art forms evolved in response to political, social, and cultural changes throughout history, such as during periods of colonization or modernization?
3. **What roles do traditional materials and techniques, such as ink and brush painting or woodblock printing, play in the creation and appreciation of Asian art?
2. **How has religion influenced the development and themes of Asian art across different cultures, such as Hinduism in Indian art or Buddhism in East Asian art?
