Indian Miniature Paintings

Miniature paintings are extremely intricate works of art that date back to the 7th century AD. In the past, they were painted on manuscripts that were either composed of dried palm leaves or painted on fabric. They represent the social mores and traditions of the time. The best examples of handmade artwork created in India are miniature paintings. The incredible stories from ancient times are depicted in Miniature artworks. The natural materials used to create the hand-made colors for this type of painting include fruits, minerals, indigo, pure gold and silver, conch shells, valuable stones, and others. The little painting brush is made of squirrel hair. A meticulous artwork is created by the artist with great passion and interest. <img alt="Traditional Elephant Mughal Miniature Painting" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/0*BxqQG8GqznZS6qh9" style="height:826px; width:700px" /> The Mughal Empire is regarded as a rich period in the history of Indian art as a lot of miniature art was made in this period in India. The Mughal painting style was a synthesis of culture, tradition, and religion. Local Indian art and Persian styles converged to produce a rich, intricate art form. <a href="https://medium.com/@Rakshanda_Iqbal/indian-miniature-paintings-c4c402446dc1">Learn More</a>