Can you discuss the significance of color and symbolism in Islamic art, particularly in the context of ceramic tiles and textiles from the Ottoman Empire?
How do Indian temple sculptures convey religious narratives, and what techniques were commonly used to achieve the intricate details seen in these stone carvings?
In what ways do Islamic architectural elements, such as calligraphy and geometric patterns, reflect the religious and cultural values of the societies that created them?
5. **In what ways do the themes and motifs found in miniature paintings from the Rajput and Mughal schools of art reflect the cultural and political dynamics of their time?
4. **How did the arrival of Islam in the Indian subcontinent impact the development of textile arts, such as weaving and embroidery, in regions like Gujarat and Kashmir?
2. **How does Islamic architecture in India, such as the Taj Mahal or the Qutb Minar, demonstrate the fusion of Persian, Turkish, and Indian artistic influences?
