This miniature painting combines elegant architectural detail with a decadent outdoor scene. A prince dressed in richly patterned garments lounges on a day bed while attendants fan him and play music. Would you see this scene differently if it had a different background? How would the scene look if it was set in a dark and smoky room? Or a bustling city?

Look around your school or home to find an interesting location for a photo shoot. Gather some friends to pose for you. Together, think about a story that could take place in your chosen location. Take a series of photos of the group in that setting that tell the story.

Compare your photos with your classmates'. What settings did they chose? How did the choice of setting influence the images and stories? For an extra challenge, try composing a ghazal, (www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5781) to accompany your photos. A ghazal is a poetic form that was popular at the time A Prince with Ladies on a Terrace was made and influenced many painters of the period.