How do concepts of harmony and balance manifest in Chinese garden design, and what artistic principles do they share with other forms of Chinese art, such as landscape painting?
How has contemporary Chinese art engaged with global art movements, and what are some examples of artists who are reshaping traditional Chinese artistic practices to address modern themes and issues?
What are the distinguishing characteristics of Mughal art and architecture, and how did it represent the fusion of Indian and Islamic artistic traditions?
In what ways did the Islamic prohibition of figural representation influence the development of Islamic calligraphy and geometric patterns in artistic works?
How did the Persian miniature painting tradition influence Indian art during the Mughal period, and what are some notable works that exemplify this cultural interchange?
How have contemporary Indian and Islamic artists drawn on traditional techniques and themes to address modern social and political issues in their works?