Medieval-indian-history / Mughal Empire / Painting during Mughals
Painting during Mughals
- The development of Mughal painting is credited to Akbar and Jahangir
- Mughal painting evolved from the Persian school of miniature painting with Hindu, Buddhist and Jain influences
- Paintings revolved around themes like battles, legendary stories, hunting scenes, wildlife, royal life, mythology, etc.
- Akbar was very particular about details and artistic elements, commissioned massive painting projects, and had an impressive number of painters in his court
- Jahangir was largely influenced by European painting and ordered his painters to follow the single point perspective used by European artists
- Jahangir commissioned many paintings of birds, animals, and flowers in a realistic manner
- Shah Jahan commissioned many paintings for his personal collection with themes like gardens, pictures that gave great aesthetic pleasure, and lovers in intimate positions
- Shah Jahan's eldest son preferred depicting natural elements like plants and animals in his paintings.
