What role did the imperial court play in the patronage and promotion of the arts during the Tang and Song dynasties, and how did this patronage impact the themes and subjects found in artworks from...
How has the art of Chinese calligraphy maintained its significance as both a form of artistic expression and a reflection of personal cultivation, and what are some of the most famous works and sty...
In what ways have modern and contemporary Chinese artists integrated traditional techniques and themes with global art movements and technologies, and who are some prominent contemporary Chinese ar...
2. **How did the architecture of Islamic mosques and palaces in India, such as the Taj Mahal and Qutb Minar, reflect the fusion of indigenous Indian styles with Persian and Central Asian influences?
3. **In what ways did religious beliefs and practices influence the development and motifs of Islamic calligraphy and geometric patterns in art and architecture?
4. **How did the introduction of European colonial influence alter the traditional Indian artistic techniques and mediums, and what impact did this have on the art of the 19th and 20th centuries?
5. **What role did art schools, such as the Bengal School of Art and the Kalighat paintings, play in the evolution of modern Indian art, and how did they address themes of nationalism and identity?
