**What are the distinguishing features of Mughal miniature paintings, and how do they reflect the cultural exchange between Indian and Persian art traditions?
2. **How does Islamic calligraphy serve both a decorative and spiritual purpose in Islamic art, and what are some of the most significant styles used in historical artworks?
3. **In what ways did Indian temple architecture evolve during the Gupta period, and how did this evolution influence later religious structures in the region?
4. **What role did textiles play in the cultural and economic history of Indian art, and how were these textiles influenced by Islamic artistic traditions during the medieval period?
5. **How do the geometric patterns and arabesques in Islamic art reflect the philosophical and religious beliefs of Islam, and where can some of the finest examples be found?
How has Japanese art evolved through different historical periods such as the Jomon, Heian, and Edo periods, and what are the distinguishing characteristics of each?
How do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi and ma, manifest in various forms of Japanese art, including pottery, painting, and architecture?
