4. **Can you compare the use of calligraphy in Islamic art with its adaptation and interpretation in Indian art forms, particularly during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire?
5. **How have the themes of nature and the depiction of gardens in Indian and Islamic art both differed and converged over the centuries, particularly in forms such as textiles, ceramics, and pain...
**What are the key characteristics that distinguish Mughal art from other Indian art forms, and how did it reflect the cultural exchange between Indian and Persian influences?
2. **How do the principles of geometry and calligraphy in Islamic art manifest in architectural structures like mosques and palaces, and what is their symbolic significance?
3. **In what ways did the Bhakti movement influence the themes and styles of Indian art during its time, and can you provide examples of artworks that reflect these changes?
4. **What role did trade and conquest play in the transmission and transformation of artistic styles between Indian and Islamic cultures during the medieval period?
5. **How have contemporary Indian and Islamic artists responded to traditional art forms, and how do their works address modern social, political, and cultural issues?
How do the architectural designs of Indian temples differ from the structural elements found in Islamic mosques, and what cultural or religious significance do these differences convey?
