What are the key differences and similarities in the use of calligraphy in Islamic art and traditional Indian art forms, and how have these practices evolved over time?
How did the Edo period influence the development and popularization of Ukiyo-e, and what are some of the most notable works and artists from this genre?
In what ways do traditional Japanese aesthetics, such as wabi-sabi and mono no aware, manifest in various forms of Japanese art including pottery, painting, and architecture?
What impact did Western art and culture have on the Japanese art scene during the Meiji Restoration, and how did this period give rise to the movement known as Nihonga?
How do Japanese art forms like calligraphy (shodo) and ink wash painting (sumi-e) reflect the philosophical and spiritual ideologies inherent in Zen Buddhism and other native beliefs?
What role does symbolism play in traditional Japanese art, and how are elements from nature, mythology, and religion integrated into the visual language of Japanese artworks?
**How do traditional Southeast Asian art forms, such as batik and wayang kulit, reflect the cultural and religious values of the regions where they originated?
2. **In what ways have contemporary artists from Oceania drawn upon indigenous practices and narratives to address modern themes, such as identity and environmental concerns?
