Painting for the Mughal Emperor

Painting for the Mughal Emperor
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Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Total Pages : 200
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Download or read book Painting for the Mughal Emperor written by Susan Stronge and published by Victoria & Albert Museum. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles, Mughal painting reached its golden age during the reigns of the emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan in the 16th and 17th centuries. This gloriously illustrated book is the first to examine the Victoria and Albert Museum's remarkable collection of Mughal paintings, one of the finest in the world. Richly detailed battle scenes, scenes of court life, and lively depictions of the hunt were commissioned by the royal courts, along with a remarkable series of portraits, studies of wildlife, and decorative borders. The authoritative text contains much new research, and the beautifully reproduced color illustrations give this stunning volume wide appeal.


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