Mughal School of Miniature Painting - The Mughal Miniature Paintings have a strong and a definite narrative content. These brilliantly illustrated paintings glow as if illuminated from inside. The use of bold contrasts such as red, green, blue yellow is definitely a native influence.
During the reign of Jahangir these paintings gained more sophistication. They became smaller and more intricate. Even the themes were very carefully chosen.
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Mughal Paintings | Rajput School of Miniature Painting - The Rajput School was characterized by the Krishna Legends themes. The literature of the Bhakti cult (a revolutionary religious cult movement) seems to be the primary source of inspiration of these paintings. The emphasis was on the emotions of love and the view of point was that of a woman's. Radha and Krishna were the models of an ideal couple. These paintings are known for the aesthetic depiction of various love acts of the divine couple. Rajput Miniature painters mainly used vegetable and mineral dyes. The striking use of yellow and blue in these paintings is noteworthy. Some important Rajput miniature painters are Keshav Das and Bhanudutta.
Deccan School of Miniature Painting - The influence of the Persian and Turkish painting traditions is evident in the Deccan School Miniatures. This school of painting flourished in Ahmadnagar, Bijapur, Golconda, and Aurangabad. The synthesis of these styles with indigenous traditions produced a fascinating hybrid. Lively themes and bold execution are the trademarks of a Deccan School Painting. Some interesting examples of this school are Husayan Shahi Manuscript, Ragamala, Nujum al-Ulam, Portraits of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II and Kulliyat from Golconda.
Paintings are one of the most creative modes of self-expression. But they gain historical importance only if they manage to depict the conditions and more importantly the thoughts of their times. Miniature Paintings, apart from being a very accomplished art form, are the most authentic story tellers of their times. Beneath their colorful veneer hides stories of kingdoms lost and ways of life coming to an end.
Ethnic Paintings offers comprehensive information on Miniature Paintings, and different schools of Miniature Paintings.
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