Question

describe the main features of the mughal or deccan school of miniature painting ?

Answer 1

. A synthesis of Indian and Persian elements:

The Mughal rulers brought Persian painters with them. At the same time they patronized Indian painters and the collaboration between these two schools of painters resulted in the synthesis

3. Main themes of painting:

Apart from Persian books of fables, themes from Mahabharata were also selected. Indian scenes and landscapes came into vogue.

4. Abundant use of colours:

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Golden colours considered to be the symbols of prosperity of the Mughals began to be used increasingly.

5. Climax of Mughal painting:

Jahangir had a very discriminating eye and Mughal painting reached its climax of glory during his reign.

Answer 2

Features of Deccan Paintings

1. Deccan paintings are influenced by the pre-Mughal painting of Malwa, and of the southern tradition of the Vijayanagar School of painting.

2. The colors used are rich and brilliant than that of northern painting.

3. Deccani paintings influence cab be noted in areas such as ethnic types, costumes, jewelry, flora, fauna, landscape, and colors.

The most renowned works are Ahmednagar painting, Bijapur Painting, Golconda Painting and Hyderabad style