Articles for Miniature Painting

‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today’, an exhibition in New Delhi highlights the relevance of miniature painting in modern times
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Musawwari: Miniatures Today’, an exhibition in New Delhi highlights the relevance of miniature painting in modern times

The Hindu  

A new group art exhibition in New Delhi focusses on traditional styles of painting associated with miniatures in South Asia. Khushboo’s growing up years in Jaipur, a city renowned for its rich miniature art tradition, and the preservation of this art form in books and temple art, deeply inspired her to curate the exhibition. Today, artists all over the world …

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‘Musawwari': Contemporary artists usher miniature painting into the modern era
2 months ago

‘Musawwari': Contemporary artists usher miniature painting into the modern era

Live Mint  

At Ojas Art, New Delhi, Lesson by Moonlight by Bristol-based artist Jethro Buck catches the eye. The title of the show draws from the Persian term, musawwari, referring to the traditional style of miniature painting in South Asia. The word appears frequently in Persian texts and refers to traditional painting styles across Central and South Asia, especially associated with intricate …

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Dr. B.N. Goswamy, Master of Miniature Paintings and the Art of Seeing
1 year, 1 month ago

Dr. B.N. Goswamy, Master of Miniature Paintings and the Art of Seeing

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 22, 2023 15:41 IST - 8 MINS READ He signed his emails “Brij”. Dr Brijinder Nath Goswamy, art historian, world authority on miniature paintings, eminent teacher, scintillating orator and author of 27 books passed away on November 17. “Look at the trees in the background,” Dr Goswamy said. “I shall recite the poem to you in full,’ …

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Playing with miniature painting traditions
1 year, 2 months ago

Playing with miniature painting traditions

Live Mint  

When you think of miniature paintings, vibrance and luminosity come to mind. Titled Play: Experiments with Indian Miniatures, the show features works by artists like Riyazuddin, Vijay Siddramappa Hagargundgi, and Gargi Chandola. The idea is not just to create a new visual language within the miniature painting traditions but also to blur the lines between art and design by creating …

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HT Picks; New Reads
2 years, 1 month ago

HT Picks; New Reads

Hindustan Times  

From Vatsyayana to Hira Dom A collection of writing by authors across millennia, who were born or lived in what is modern-day Bihar, a volume on miniature painting from Bundelkhand, and a book that includes the work of persecuted poets, writers and activists. The Book of Bihari Literature is a vibrant collection of writings -- poems, essays, stories -- that …

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Modi's gift to Deuba: An exquisite Radha, Krishna miniature painting from 'pahari school'
2 years, 9 months ago

Modi's gift to Deuba: An exquisite Radha, Krishna miniature painting from 'pahari school'

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi gifted his Nepalese counterpart an exquisite miniature painting from Himachal Nepal PM is on a three-day visit to India Painting shows Radha Krishna engaged in a loving conversation with their graceful glances Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is on a three-day visit to India, an exquisite miniature painting of …

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Hazara artist Khadim Ali goes from murals to miniatures to monumental tapestries and his largest exhibition yet
3 years, 7 months ago

Hazara artist Khadim Ali goes from murals to miniatures to monumental tapestries and his largest exhibition yet

ABC  

In 2011, Khadim Ali was living and working in Sydney when he heard that a suicide bomb had gone off near his parents' home in Quetta, Pakistan. "We lost almost everything, but the thing that survived were a pair of woven rugs, which I found with the stains of blood of both my parents on," Ali says. "I found this …

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