What are the most significant differences between traditional Chinese calligraphy and Western writing, and how is calligraphy considered an art form in Chinese culture?
How do Chinese ceramics, such as porcelain and earthenware, reflect the social, economic, and technological advancements of their respective periods in Chinese history?
In what ways have Chinese art and philosophy, particularly concepts like Daoism and Confucianism, been intertwined and reflected in artistic expression?
What role do symbolism and metaphors play in Chinese art, and how can these elements be interpreted within different types of artworks such as paintings, sculptures, and textiles?
How did the Mughal Empire influence the fusion of Indian and Islamic art, and what are some prominent examples of this cultural synthesis in architecture and painting?
In what ways do Islamic geometric patterns differ from traditional Indian artistic motifs, and how have these differences been integrated in historical artworks?
What role did religious themes play in the development of Indian and Islamic art, and how did artists negotiate the depiction of religious figures and symbols within their cultural contexts?
