As the name suggests, these kind of paintings are comparatively smaller in sizes. Miniature paintings date back to 6th - 7th century in India however it flourished extensively during the Mughal rein. The second Mughal emperor Humayun, when in Tabriz in the Safavid court of Shah Tahmasp I, was exposed to Persian miniature painting. When he came back - he brought with him two accomplished persian miniature artists with him. Their works, and the assimilation of local styles during succeeding decades, gave shape to a distinct style, which became known as Mughal painting.
During the 18th century, miniature paintings evolved and flourished in the royal courts of Rajputana, India, flowing from the style of Mughal painting - which we today know as the Rajasthan miniature paintings.The colours extracted from certain minerals, plant sources, conch shells, and were even derived by processing precious stones. Gold and silver were used. The preparation of desired colours was a lengthy process, sometimes taking weeks. Brushes used were very fine.
Each Rajput kingdom in Rajasthan then evolved a distinct style, but with certain common features. Rajput paintings depict a number of themes, events of epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, Krishna’s life, beautiful landscapes, and humans. Some of the art schools with distinctive styles today are at Amber (near present-day Jaipur), Bikaner, Marwar (Jodhpur), Mewar (Udaipur), Kishangarh, Pratabgarh, Kota, Bundi, Nathdwara, Kangra, Kulu, and Guler.
During the 18th century, miniature paintings evolved and flourished in the royal courts of Rajputana, India, flowing from the style of Mughal painting - which we today know as the Rajasthan miniature paintings.The colours extracted from certain minerals, plant sources, conch shells, and were even derived by processing precious stones. Gold and silver were used. The preparation of desired colours was a lengthy process, sometimes taking weeks. Brushes used were very fine.
Each Rajput kingdom in Rajasthan then evolved a distinct style, but with certain common features. Rajput paintings depict a number of themes, events of epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, Krishna’s life, beautiful landscapes, and humans. Some of the art schools with distinctive styles today are at Amber (near present-day Jaipur), Bikaner, Marwar (Jodhpur), Mewar (Udaipur), Kishangarh, Pratabgarh, Kota, Bundi, Nathdwara, Kangra, Kulu, and Guler.
I tried to draw my first miniature painting on an approx. 10 x 17 (or may be smaller) card paper and mounted on it a small diary for my friend a a birthday gift.
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Beautiful - you have got talent in Art as well!!
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