What role do religious and cultural symbols play in Islamic calligraphy, and how has this art form been used to convey spiritual and political messages?
How did the spread of Islam influence artistic and architectural developments in regions like Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian subcontinent?
How has contemporary Chinese art responded to and been shaped by modern political and social changes in China, and who are some prominent contemporary Chinese artists today?
In what ways did the cultural exchange along the Silk Road impact the evolution and styles of Chinese art, particularly during the Tang and Yuan dynasties?
What are some distinguishing features and techniques of Chinese traditional ink wash painting, and how have these elements evolved over different dynasties?
How did the philosophical and religious teachings of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism influence traditional Chinese art forms, such as painting and sculpture?
5. **How has the art of countries in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, been influenced by their historical interactions with neighboring regions and colonial powers?
