About "Indian Miniature Paintings"


Indian Miniature Paintings are elaborated, colorful handmade illuminations, executed carefully with delicate brushwork. Each brush stroke illustrates lyrical quality that enamors the mind and the soul. Themes are unique compositions of Indian culture, battles, loves scenes etc... The colors used in the miniatures were derived from minerals, vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch shells, pure gold and silver. Some of the noted miniature schools are Mughals, Rajputs, Pahari, Deccan, Bengal, Malwa, Jaipur, Mysore, Kangra and many more.