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What role did colonialism play in the perception, dissemination, and collection of African art in Western cultures?

How do different African regions, such as West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, distinguish themselves through unique art styles and mediums?

How has the global art market influenced the recognition and valuation of African art both on the continent and worldwide?

**What are some of the distinguishing features of traditional Chinese landscape painting, and how do these features reflect the cultural and philosophical values of China?

2. **How did Zen Buddhism influence the aesthetics and themes of Japanese ink wash painting (sumi-e) during the Muromachi period?

3. **In what ways does Indian art from the Gupta period (c. 320–550 CE) exemplify classical Indian sculpture, and what impact did it have on the development of Buddhist art across Asia?

4. **How do the techniques and materials used in Korean celadon ceramics of the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) compare to those used in Chinese and Japanese pottery?

5. **What role do Hindu and Buddhist religious motifs play in the art and architecture of Angkor Wat, and how do they reflect the intersection of art and spirituality in Southeast Asia?

These questions can serve as starting points for exploring the rich diversity and cultural significance of Asian art across different regions and time periods.?

How did the philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism influence traditional Chinese art, and can you provide examples of artworks that reflect these influences?