Write an essay on the origin and development of rajasthani school of miniature painting.
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Rajasthani School
AN INTRODUCTION OF ART
According to Sanskrit scholars, origin of the word art is derived from the root KAL which means beautiful, sweet, soft or which gives pleasure. In the Indian Classical literature, art and architectures have been discussed in purans. Kautilya shastra and old books of vatsyan and other religious books has explained different types of art. In Europe, KALA is called as Art. The origin of word art is derived from a Latin word Ars or Arten. These words have an origin in the root, which means to create, to produce, or to fit. According one scholar The use of mental and physical craftsmanship in some artificial creation is an art.
The art of Miniature painting was introduced to the land of India by the Mughals, who brought the much-revealed art form from Persia.
In the sixteenth century, the Mughal ruler Humayun brought artists from Persia, who specialized in miniature painting.
The succeeding Mughal Emperor, Akbar built an atelier for them to promote the rich art form.
These artists, on their part, trained Indian artists who produced paintings in a new distinctive style, inspired by the royal and romantic lives of the Mughals.
The particular miniature produced by Indian artists in their own style is known as Rajput or Rajasthani miniature.
This predilection for roman and fantasy is reflected in their choice of subject matter for painting.
During this time, several schools of painting evolved, such as Mewar (Udaipur), Bundi, Kotah, Marwar (Jodhpur), Bikaner, Jaipur, and Kishangarh.
These paintings are done with utmost care and in minute details, with strong lines and bold colours set in harmonious patterns.
The miniature artists use paper, ivory panels, wooden tablets, leather, marble, cloth and walls for their paintings.
Indian artists employed multiple perspectives unlike their European counterparts in their paintings.
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The origin of Rajasthani schools of miniature painting is 16th century. The common areas in Rajasthani painting is Rajasthan, Bundelkhand, Punjab, Mewar, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner. Major factor of origin of Rajasthani paintings is for economic prosperity and also they enjoy it. ... Lines written in painting was rhythmic.