Indian Miniature Paintings: August 2013

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Husaini Arts

Posted by kind permission of Husaini Arts, Fine Islamic and indian Art.
For information on these works, and to see more, visit their website:
www.husainiarts.com

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Nainsukh

Nainsukh (18th century) is probably the best known of Pahari painters. His work is characterised by simplicity, robust design, and naturalism.

The biographical film, Nainsukh (2010), directed by Amit Dutta, explores his life and work.

A Scene from the film, recreating one of Nainsukh's paintings:

About this blog

A celebration of the rich tradition of Indian miniature painting.

Comments welcome.

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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