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This AP Art History study guide covers Central and West Asian Art, focusing on cultural interactions and artistic exchange along the Silk Road. Key regions include Anatolia, the Himalayas, the Arabian Peninsula, Greater Iran, Inner Asia, and the Levant. The guide examines the impact of trade on textiles, ceramics, and Islamic metalwork, and explores Persianate, Indian-inspired, and dual-style art. Case studies of the Buddhas of Bamiyan and Jowo Rinpoche highlight religious syncretism and iconography. The guide also includes practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 13
The Silk Road 🛣️ was primarily a route for the exchange of what?
Only spices and gold
Only religious texts
Cultural ideas, goods, and art
Only military strategies