Mughal Miniatures by J M Rogers
The Mughal school of miniature painting flourished in northern India in the 16th and 17th centuries under the patronage of the Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Rooted in a diverse mix of cultural, religious and artistic traditions, it became one of the richest and most productive schools in the whole history of Islamic art. In this new edition, featuring many additional full-colour illustrations from the matchless collection of the British Museum, J.M. Rogers explores the development of Mughal painting from its early beginnings to the masterpieces created by the court studios for the books and albums of their demanding imperial patrons. He describes the historical setting in which the Mughal artists worked and gives insights into the materials and techniques they used to create their brilliant effects with such consummate skill. The paintings reproduced in this book cover the full range of Mughal miniature art, from manuscript illustrations of biographical, historical or mythological works to courtly portrait albums with both human and animal subjects. This is the ultimate concise yet illuminating introduction to the paintings, painters and royal patrons of Mughal India.
J.M. Rogers was formerly Nasser David Khalili Professor of Islamic art and archaeology at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. He was previously Deputy Keeper in the Department of Oriental Antiquities in the British Museum and is the author of Islamic Art and Design 1500 - 1700 and co-author with Rachel Ward of Suleyman the Magnificent.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714124407 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714124400 |
| Title | Mughal Miniatures |
| Author | J M Rogers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | British Museum Press |
| Year published | 2006-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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