How has Japanese pop culture, including manga and anime, shaped perceptions of Japanese art worldwide, and how are traditional art forms incorporated into these modern genres?
How do spiritual and religious traditions, such as Shinto and Buddhism, manifest in various forms of Japanese art, including sculpture, painting, and garden design?
In what ways have Western art techniques and styles impacted Japanese art during the Meiji Restoration, and how have Japanese artists integrated these influences into their own practices?
What role did the Edo period play in the development of distinctive Japanese art styles, and how did socio-political factors of the time influence these styles?
How does the representation of religious themes in Islamic art differ from that in Indian art, particularly when comparing the portrayal of divine figures and the use of aniconism?
In what ways did the trade routes, such as the Silk Road, contribute to the exchange and fusion of artistic techniques and motifs between Indian and Islamic cultures?
What are the distinguishing features of Islamic calligraphy, and how has it been incorporated into various art forms such as architecture, ceramics, and textiles?
