How does the practice of art conservation and restoration work towards preserving ancient Chinese artworks, and what challenges do conservators face in these efforts?
**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?
2. **How does geometric design influence Islamic art, and can you provide examples of how this artistic element is utilized in Indian Islamic architecture?
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?
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?
5. **How did trade and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road influence the development of both Indian and Islamic art, leading to shared techniques or themes?