Icons, Themes, And Objects: European Symbols in Mughal Art
With the rising influence of the Mughal Empire as not merely a local stronghold but a powerful ruling dynasty, it was inevitable that its...
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The Laur-Chanda Paintings: A Tale of Sufi Romance
Certain romances are timeless: they transcend the boundaries of time, fate, and circumstance. In this blog, we explore yet another tale of forbidden love....
The Diverse Schools of Deccan Miniature Painting
A distinct school of painting flourished and evolved in the plateau region of southern India, somewhere beyond the Vindhya mountain range, under several Sultans...
Chaurapanchasika: The Birth of Rajput Painting
If you knew that today was the last day you saw someone you loved, what would you say to them? Would you recount your...
Miniature Masters: Sahibdin and the Evolution of Mewar Miniature Painting
Behind every school of Indian Miniature painting is a master artist whose skill and unique style set the standards for what good art ought...
Miniature Masters: Ruknuddin and the Mughal Influence on Bikaner Miniature Painting
Bikaner is one of the numerous tourist attractions in the state of Rajasthan. This colourful desert town is home to a unique style of...
Miniature Maestros: Nisaruddin, the Pioneer of Mewar Miniature Painting
This Miniature Maestro attained fame under various different names. Though scholars may not be able to agree on a single iteration of his name, Nisar-ud-in,...
Demystifying the Artistic Influences on Bikaner Miniature Painting
Bikaner Miniature Painting: A Historical Fusion of Art Styles With a rich history spanning over 400 years, Bikaner Miniature painting is a unique result...
The Book of Gold Visits the Public: Viewing the Kanchana Chitra Ramayana For the First Time
In the midst of preparations for the inauguration of a grand temple dedicated to Lord Rama in Ayodhya, a contentious site with a storied...
Emperor Jahangir’s Naturalistic Influence on Mughal Miniature Painting
Emperor Jahangir, the fourth ruler of the Mughal Empire, left an indelible mark not only on the political and cultural landscape of his time...
Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Mewar Miniature Paintings
The diverse schools of Miniature painting all have certain characteristics that define their distinctive styles.
Narratives of Love: Pahari Miniature Paintings of the Nala Damayanti Theme
Some love stories transcend the boundaries of time. They are immortalised through the memory of other people and become legends. While stories like Sohni-Mahiwal...
What Sets Kota Paintings Apart From the Bundi School of Painting
You may have heard of the Kota-Bundi School of Miniature Painting, but you may also have heard of Kota and Bundi paintings separately. So...
Discovering Rajasthani Wildlife in Miniature Paintings
Studying the Rajasthani Wildlife in Miniature Paintings You might be aware that traditional Indian art often favours stylisation over realism. However, each stylised element...
Imperial Themes in Mughal Court Paintings
As you dive deep into the world of Mughals, you will see a vibrant Indo-Persian visual culture depicted through Mughal architecture and paintings. In...
Evolution of the Chamba School of Pahari Painting
Pahari painting has several schools of art and Chamba is one of them. These schools, in most of their aspects, are similar to one...
Exploring The Barahmasa Theme In Miniature Paintings
The Barahmasa Theme And The Art Of Storytelling Have you ever marvelled at the details of a Miniature painting and wondered about the story...
The Indian Monsoon Painting – A Seasonal Tryst Of Traditional Art
The lash of rains lifts the scorching heat off the face of the earth, leaving behind a calm and soothing soil, refreshed, energized, and...