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How do traditional Japanese arts like ikebana (flower arranging) and tea ceremony embody the principles of wabi-sabi, and how are these concepts reflected in their practice?

What are the distinctive features of Japanese woodblock printing, and how did artists like Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige contribute to its evolution?

In what ways did Zen Buddhism impact the aesthetics and philosophy of traditional Japanese arts, such as sumi-e (ink painting) and garden design?

How did the Edo period influence the development and popularization of ukiyo-e, and which techniques were commonly used in this art form?

These questions provide a starting point for exploring the complex interplay between Indian and Islamic artistic traditions.?

5. **What role do calligraphy and geometric design play in Islamic art, and how have these elements been integrated or adapted in Indian art forms?

4. **How has the exchange of artistic practices and motifs occurred between Indian and Islamic art over centuries, particularly during the period of the Delhi Sultanate?

3. **In what ways do the architectural elements of major Indian temples and Islamic mosques reflect the spiritual and cultural values of their respective societies?

2. **What are the defining characteristics of Persian miniature painting, and how has this form of Islamic art influenced Indian miniature traditions?

**How did the Mughal Empire influence the artistic traditions of both Indian and Islamic art, particularly in terms of architecture and painting?