4. **What role do religious themes play in Indian and Islamic art, and how are these themes expressed differently through various artistic mediums such as painting, sculpture, and architecture?
3. **In what ways did trade and cultural exchange between India and the Islamic world impact the artistic techniques and materials used in both Indian and Islamic art?
2. **How does the use of calligraphy in Islamic art compare to the role of symbolism in Indian art, and what cultural or religious significance do each hold within their respective traditions?
**What are the key characteristics that distinguish Mughal art and architecture from other Indian art forms, and how did Islamic influences shape this style?
What role do geometric patterns and arabesques play in Islamic art, and how do these elements compare to the decorative motifs found in Indian artwork?
How have miniature paintings, such as those found in Persian and Mughal traditions, contributed to the cultural exchange between Indian and Islamic art forms?
In what ways have religious themes and iconography in Hinduism and Buddhism been represented in traditional Indian painting and sculpture over the centuries?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of Islamic calligraphy, and how has it been integrated into architectural designs across different regions?
