How does the art of ikebana (flower arranging) reflect Japanese cultural values and aesthetics, and what are some of the major schools or styles within this art form?
How have modern Japanese artists integrated Western art techniques with traditional Japanese styles, and what impact has this had on contemporary art movements in Japan?
What role do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi and mono no aware, play in the various forms of Japanese art, including painting, pottery, and architecture?
5. **What roles did calligraphy, geometry, and vegetal motifs play in the decorative arts of Islamic India, and how were these elements integrated into both religious and secular artworks?
4. **How do the principles of aniconism in Islamic art impact the representation of figures and iconography in South Asian Islamic art compared to other regions with predominant Islamic influences?
3. **In what ways did Persian artistic influences manifest in Indian Islamic art, particularly in the fields of manuscript illumination and architecture?
