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2. **What role do ancestral and spiritual themes play in the artwork of Oceanic cultures, and how are these themes represented through their use of materials and symbolism?

**How have traditional Southeast Asian art forms, such as batik, wayang kulit (shadow puppetry), and textile weaving, influenced contemporary Southeast Asian artists and their practices?

How have Japanese manga and anime evolved from traditional art forms, and in what ways do they continue to influence global pop culture today?

What role does nature play in Japanese art, and how is this relationship reflected in various art forms like sumi-e painting and woodblock prints?

How do contemporary Japanese artists incorporate traditional techniques and themes into their work, and what does this fusion say about modern Japanese culture?

What are the defining characteristics of Japanese Zen art, and how do these elements reflect the principles of Zen Buddhism?

How did the Edo period influence the development of traditional Japanese art forms such as ukiyo-e, and what impact did these art forms have on Western art movements?

These questions are crafted to explore various aspects of Indian and Islamic art, including historical influence, cultural exchange, and characteristic styles and techniques.?

5. **What role did trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road play in the development of Islamic art, and how are these influences evident in Indian decorative arts?

4. **How does the use of materials and techniques in Indian miniature painting differ from those in Islamic manuscript illumination, and what are the historical contexts for these art forms?