What are some of the distinguishing features that differentiate the art styles of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea) from those of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)?
How has the perception and appreciation of Asian art evolved in Western countries, particularly in regard to its influence on Western artists and collectors?
What are the major differences between Northern and Southern Chinese painting styles, and how are these differences reflected in their respective artworks?
How does Chinese traditional art, such as pottery, ink painting, and silk work, integrate philosophy and cultural practices like Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism?
How did Mughal architecture in India incorporate elements of both Indian and Islamic design, and what are some of the most iconic examples of this synthesis?
What role do geometric patterns and calligraphy play in Islamic art, and how are these elements manifested in Indian Islamic structures like mosques and tombs?
