● Discuss the important features of Mughal (Indo Islamic) School of Painting. Approach: ● Introduce with how this school of paining is a synthesis of various styles ● Highlight the various features of this school of painting ● Conclude appropriately
The Mughal (Indo Islamic) School of painting was a result of synthesis of indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. Thus, Mughal paintings was a unique blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles. Its rise to prominence was seen during the reign of Akbar in 1560 A.D., when various Persian painters migrated and joined his court. In the beginning of Akbar’s rule, this style of painting was established under the supervision of two Persian masters, Mir Sayyed Ali and Abdul Samad Khan, who were originally employed by Humayun. Later, a large number of Indian artists from all over India were recruited to work under the Persian masters. Major Features of Mughal Painting ● Mughal painting is the style of miniature painting that developed in the northern Indian subcontinent in the sixteenth century and continued till the mid–nineteenth century. ● The Mughal style is marked by supple naturalism based on close observation of nature and fine and delicate dr...