4. **What roles do symbolism and religious motifs play in both Indian and Islamic art, and how do these elements differ or align across different historical periods?
3. **In what ways did the arrival of Islam in the Indian subcontinent impact the traditional art forms, and how did this fusion manifest in architectural developments like the Taj Mahal?
2. **How does geometric design influence Islamic art, and can you provide examples of how this artistic element is utilized in Indian Islamic architecture?
**What are some of the distinctive features of Mughal miniature paintings, and how did they reflect the cultural synthesis between Indian and Islamic artistic traditions?
How does the practice of art conservation and restoration work towards preserving ancient Chinese artworks, and what challenges do conservators face in these efforts?
How do the themes and symbols in Chinese art, such as dragons, landscapes, and the "Four Gentlemen," reflect the cultural and philosophical beliefs of China?
