Themes of Tragic Romance: The Miniature Paintings of Sohni and Mahiwal
Indian art and literature have always been interdependent. From the ancient treatise Chitrasutra dictates the themes of painting to the work of poets Keshavadas...
Mughal miniature paintings
Indian Food Paintings: A Visual Treat
From the Rogan josh of Kashmir to the banana chips of Tamil Nadu, Indian food is a vibrant mosaic of regional cuisines, with each...
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...
Ragmala Paintings: An Expression Of Music Through Art
Passion, Prose, Poetry And Ragmala Paintings Art and emotion were closely linked in ancient India. Poetry and prose intertwine in storytelling, as do music...
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...
The origin and evolution of Miniature Paintings in India
Despite being popularised by the Mughal Empire, Miniature paintings have existed in India as far back as the 7th century AD, flourishing under the...
The History behind Mughal Miniature Paintings
While miniature paintings existed as early as the 9th century in India, they didn’t become a widely celebrated art form in the country until...