**What are some of the defining characteristics of Mughal miniature paintings, and how did they reflect the cultural blend of Indian and Persian art traditions?
These questions address the cultural exchanges, stylistic elements, and socio-political contexts that have shaped Indian and Islamic art across different periods.?
5. **What role did patronage play in the flourishing of arts during the reign of Akbar the Great, and how did it encourage a synthesis of Indian and Islamic artistic traditions?
4. **How have the materials and techniques used in Indian textile arts differed from those in Islamic regions, and what cross-cultural exchanges have occurred in this artistic medium?
2. **What are the distinguishing features of miniature painting in Indian and Persian (Islamic) art, and how have these traditions influenced each other over time?
5. **How does the portrayal of human figures differ between traditional Hindu art and Islamic art, and what cultural or religious factors contribute to these differences?
4. **What role do geometric patterns and arabesques play in Islamic art, and how are similar motifs used in Indian art both independently and as a result of cultural exchange?
