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INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS OF 18th CENTURY

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  1. Navaljee

    Navaljee Senior IL'ite

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    Miniatures are intricate and colorful illuminations or paintings, small in size, executed meticulously with delicate brushwork. The history of Indian Miniature Paintings can be traced to the 6-7th century AD. But mainly it flurished in eighteenth century. Miniature Paintings have evolved over centuries carrying the influence of other cultures.

    The artists who created Indian miniatures used various materials to give their products a unique appearance. They used, minerals, vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch shells, pure gold and silver were used to detail the masterly executed drawings.
    The themes they depicted, too, were rich in culture and deep in meaning. Among the popular themes were the depiction of incidences from the scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagvata Purana. They illustrated the scenes from books like Rasikpriya and Rasamanjiri.

    These paintings tell us the story of that period; they educate us about the way of life and habits of the kings and their pursuits, their lifestyles and the court proceedings.

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    Good piece--very informative and exhaustive. Thanks.

    Padmini Natarajan
     
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    Beautiful piece !! Interesting too...

    Thanks for sharing with us..

    With regards..
    Gowri
     
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    To Ms. Gwri66

    HAPPY NEWYEAR
    TO YOU AND TO YOUR FAMILY
    FROM
    NAVAL LANGA

    I have made out a blogsite, exclusively for the paintings.
    You would like to see it. Just click on the link below

    http://paintingsgalleries.blogspot.com/
     
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    From Navaljee To Ms Devika Menon

    I am Raja Ravi Varma's fan. I like his dedication for painting the religios figures and the people living ordinary life. Our painters of past were loyal to the kings and their courts, mainly.

    For seeing miniature paintings of persia and Turkey just click here :
    MUGHAL MINIATURE PAINTINGS

    Navaljee
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    (There has been some technical mistake in this plate. I have replied to your comment and this plate came in picture !!!) - Navaljee.
     
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    haven given us the ilites a wonderful Diwali gift.I adore Raja Tavi Verma's paintings,they move your heart.
    So there is so much to learn about miniture paintings.I was so happy to read tour blog and enoyed the sight of these beautiful paintings.
    Regards
    mithila kannan
     
  8. Anandchitra

    Anandchitra IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear Navaljee
    Thanks for bringing these beautiful paintings here.. Miniatures I feel are more difficult to paint and require more intensive skills, patience and commitment.
    It is interesting to note that the artists used materials such as vegetables, gold and silver and precious stones too.
    The themes ofcourse is a great doorway to our culture.
    It is wonderful to be able to view them and thanks for sharing here with us.
     
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    Dear Navaljee,

    Thanks for sharing the miniature paintings here. I am a fan of Raja Ravi Verma and fascinated by each one of his paintings. I was happy see these paintings.
     
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    Hi Navaljee:I like miniature paintings and was too happy to see your blog re: the same. Thank you very much for sharing such wonderful paintingsDipa
     

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