How do the themes and styles of miniature paintings differ between the various schools of Indian painting (such as Rajput, Mughal, and Pahari) and Islamic manuscript illumination?
In what ways did trade and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road impact the evolution of artistic techniques and motifs in both Indian and Islamic art?
What are the defining architectural features of Islamic art as seen in structures like the Taj Mahal and the Alhambra, and how do these features reflect Islamic cultural and religious values?
How has religious belief influenced the development and characteristics of Indian art forms such as sculpture and painting during the Gupta and Mughal periods?
How have modern and contemporary Indian and Islamic artists integrated traditional motifs and techniques into their work, and how does this reflect the evolution of these artistic traditions?
How did trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road impact artistic practices and the dissemination of artistic styles between Indian and Islamic artists?