<p> *Table of Contents:**<br><br>**

Chapter 1

: Introduction**<br>- Background and Rationale<br>- Objectives of the Study<br>- Scope and Limitations<br>- Definition of Key Terms<br><br>**

Chapter 2

: The Philosophical Foundations of Eastern Thought**<br>- Overview of Eastern Philosophical Traditions<br>- Key Concepts and Principles (Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism)<br>- Influence of Eastern Philosophy on Artistic Practice<br><br>**

Chapter 3

: Early Encounters and Exchanges**<br>- Ancient Greek and Roman Perspectives on Eastern Philosophy<br>- Medieval European Reception of Eastern Ideas<br>- Renaissance Encounters with Eastern Thought<br><br>**

Chapter 4

: The Rise of Orientalism in Western Art**<br>- Orientalism in Painting and Sculpture<br>- Japonisme and the Influence of Japanese Art<br>- The Impact of Eastern Aesthetics on Western Design<br><br>**

Chapter 5

: Contemporary Perspectives and Interpretations**<br>- Eastern Philosophy in Modern and Contemporary Art Movements<br>- Artists Inspired by Eastern Thought (e.g., Wassily Kandinsky, Mark Rothko)<br>- Cross-Cultural Dialogues and Collaborations in the Global Art Scene<br><br>**Chapter 6: Case Studies and Artistic Analysis**<br>- Selected Artworks Examined in Detail<br>- Interpretive Analysis from Eastern and Western Perspectives<br><br>**Chapter 7: Conclusion**<br>- Summary of Findings<br>- Implications for Art History and Cultural Studies<br>- Suggestions for Further Research<br><br>**References**<br>- Bibliography of Cited Works<br>- Additional Reading and Resources<br><br><br></p>