How do contemporary Asian artists draw from traditional art forms while also engaging with global artistic movements, and what challenges do they face in balancing these influences?
What are the distinguishing features and historical significance of specific Asian art forms, such as Chinese calligraphy, Japanese ukiyo-e, Indian miniature painting, or Korean ceramics?
What role do symbols and motifs, such as dragons and lotus flowers, play in Chinese decorative arts like ceramics and textiles, and how have their meanings shifted over time?
How did the Mughal Empire influence the development and fusion of Indian and Islamic art styles, and what are some examples of architectural or artistic works that exemplify this synthesis?
What are the key characteristics and motifs found in traditional Islamic geometric patterns, and how have these been incorporated into Indian art and architecture?
