Indian Miniature Paintings: Fortifications

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Fortifications

detail, Padshahnama, Mughal

2 comments:

Suraj Savardekar said...: This is Devgiri ( Daulatabad ) Fort at Aurangabad, Maharashtra. A Great Fort from Hindu History, crafted by Yadvas dynasty ...And destroyed by Tughlaq dynasty... every one must visit to this...; May 24, 2011 at 11:07 PM
jeronimus said...: Hi Suraj. Thanks for the info. Does Devgiri mean "hill of God"? I've been to Chittorgarh, Red Fort and Golkonda Fort. If I am ever in Aurangabad area again, I will check it out.; May 25, 2011 at 12:15 AM

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A celebration of the rich tradition of Indian miniature painting.

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The term miniature suggests a tiny painting but in fact indicates a style of watercolour work similar to early European book illustrations which used the red pigment minia. Some Indian miniatures are quite large.

Many of the most exquisite Indian miniatures were commissioned during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was an enlightened ruler and patron of the arts who wanted to create a new culture uniting the best aspects of Hindu, Christian and Islamic religion and art.

Included are some Persian miniatures because they were a major influence on Mughal miniature painting.

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