4. **How do the religious and philosophical beliefs of Hinduism and Islam manifest in the material culture and iconography of Indian and Islamic art respectively?
3. **In what ways did the art and architecture of the Delhi Sultanate influence the subsequent developments in Indian-Islamic architecture, particularly during the Mughal period?
2. **How has Islamic calligraphy evolved as an art form across different regions, and what role does it play in religious and cultural expressions within Islamic art?
**What are the key characteristics that distinguish Mughal painting from other forms of Indian art, and how did it reflect the cultural synthesis of the Indian subcontinent?
What role do symbolism and nature play in traditional Chinese landscape painting, and how do these elements convey deeper meanings and cultural values?
How has Chinese contemporary art developed since the late 20th century, and what are some notable movements or artists who have gained international recognition?
What are the major differences between various Chinese art dynasties, such as the Tang, Song, and Ming, and how do these differences reflect the cultural and political contexts of their times?
How have traditional Chinese art forms, such as ink painting and calligraphy, evolved over the centuries, and what are their distinguishing characteristics?
How have contemporary Asian artists addressed issues of identity, tradition, and modernity in their works, and what impact have they had on the global art scene?
