How did the Edo period influence the development and characteristics of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and who were some of the most prominent artists of this genre?
In what ways does Zen Buddhism manifest in traditional Japanese art forms such as the Zen garden, ink wash painting (sumi-e), and tea ceremony (chanoyu)?
How did Japanese art and aesthetics, such as Wabi-Sabi, influence Western art movements like Impressionism and Art Nouveau in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
What is the significance of symbolism and nature in traditional Japanese art, and how are these elements represented in different forms like calligraphy, pottery, and textile design?
How have traditional Southeast Asian art forms such as batik, wayang (shadow puppetry), and gamelan music influenced contemporary Southeast Asian artists?
In what ways have indigenous American art styles, such as totem pole carvings or Navajo weaving, been affected by European colonization and later cultural preservation efforts?
What role does mythology play in the art of the Maori people of New Zealand, and how is it represented in their traditional wood carvings and tattooing practices?
