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3. **In what ways do the geometric patterns and calligraphy in Islamic art serve both aesthetic and religious purposes, and how are these elements incorporated into various art forms?

2. **How did Islamic art influence architectural styles in India, particularly during the Mughal period, and what are some notable examples of this fusion?

**What are the main characteristics and themes commonly found in Indian miniature paintings, and how did this art form develop over time?

How is symbolism used in different forms of Chinese art, such as ceramics, sculpture, and textiles, and what are some common symbols and their meanings?

What role did the imperial court play in the commissioning and preservation of art throughout the various Chinese dynasties?

How have contemporary Chinese artists blended traditional techniques with modern themes to express the rapidly changing cultural and social landscape of China?

In what ways did traditional Chinese calligraphy influence the evolution of Chinese painting and other forms of visual art?

How did the development of Chinese landscape painting during the Tang and Song dynasties reflect the cultural and philosophical values of the time?

What impact did the Silk Road have on the exchange of artistic techniques and styles between Asia and other regions, and how is this reflected in the decorative arts found throughout the continent?

How has the role and depiction of nature in traditional Asian art forms, such as Japanese ink wash painting and Indian miniature painting, evolved over time?