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The History and the Process of Preparing Assam School of Manuscripts for Painting

Columns / 23/08/2023

Introduction The Indian miniature painting tradition boasts the opulent Mughal and Rajasthani ateliers adorned with gold; a practice rooted in Emperor Humayun’s importation of this revered Persian tradition. Following the Mughal and Rajasthani decline, skilled artisans dispersed across India, fostering thriving schools like Kangra and Basholi miniatures. Amidst these, the Assam School of manuscripts, now […]

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6 Things to Know About Indian Miniatures

Columns / 24/01/2023

Indian miniatures are small-scaled, highly detailed paintings. They trace back to at least 9th century CE, and are a living tradition with many contemporary artists still pursuing the art form. The miniatures are typically created in opaque watercolour and gold and silver leaf on paper and card, though some were also painted on ivory, wood

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Indian art works to find at Christie\’s auction

News / 21/10/2022

Later this month, Christie\’s will have a live auction of artwork from the Islamic and Indian cultures, including oriental rugs and carpets, at its London auction house. Christie\’s Arts of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, including Oriental rugs and carpets, celebrates a wide diversity of artistic traditions and provides a variety of collecting options, including

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The History and the Process of Preparing Assam School of Manuscripts for Painting

6 Things to Know About Indian Miniatures

Indian art works to find at Christie\’s auction

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