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Paintings will always be the object of immortal obsession for art lovers and miniature paintings are already an integral part of our rich history. Renaissance and painting go a long time back in the Indian cultural history and are classified under the categories of Murals and Miniatures. To explain Murals in a simple way, they are bigger in size as they are generally executed on walls. For instance, paintings and carvings at Ajanta caves fall under the category of Mural Painting. The other style of painting is executed on a much smaller scale and on perishable surfaces like cloth and paper. Miniature paintings in India were popularized and mastered by the Palas of Bengal; however, this form of art actually achieved its peak only during the Mughal era. This inherent tradition was actually promoted by several Rajasthani schools of paintings such as Kishangarh, Jaipur, Mewar and Marwar. These schools also happen to be excelling in Ragamala style of paintings.

What makes Indian renaissance painting popular worldwide is the level of detailing, finesse and elegance that separates them from rest of the prevalent art form. The history of this golden art can be traced back to the 6th century AD, when the first ever art form was tapped by the Kashmiris. Over the years, this ancient art has been inspired and influenced by several other cultures and the objects utilized for the art include ivory panels, marble, walls, cloth and lastly paper.
What separates Indian style of art from the European is the deployment of multiple perspectives and what the artist actually meant to convey. Some of the popular works of arts include Buddhist and Jain manuscripts, themes of Indian epics like Mahabharata, Ramayana, Rasikpriya, BhagwataPurana and many more. What separate miniature paintings from other forms of Indian art are the materials utilized in fulfilling the task. Most of the colors used in this form of paintings are extracted from natural sources such as flowers, rocks while some even utilize valuable substances of Gold and other gems. From this practice the value of art in Indian culture can easily be assessed.

Indian art went through whirlwind change after the reign of the Mughals, which approximately lasted for around 200 years. By the end of the 18th century, the Rajput clan became independent, which ultimately lead to the replacement of artisans with skilled artists. The small princely states that were the result of Rajasthan division actually patronized this form of art.

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By Benoinair

An art enthusiast and history lover. He prefers to convey facts about medieval Indian art and renaissance through his articles.