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Mughal Influence on the Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Painting An Age of Splendour - Islamic Art in India,
| Title: | Mughal Influence on the Rajasthani and Pahari Schools of Painting An Age of Splendour - Islamic Art in India, | | Author: | Sharma, O.P. | | Publication: | Marg | | Enumeration: | Vol. 35-2, p. 140-145 | | Abstract: | In the late 16th century, painters who were trained but no longer required in the Imperial atelier migrated to the courts of Rajasthan and influenced the existing styles of painting at several centres there. During Aurangzeb's reign too, in the second half of the 17th century, many painters left the imperial atelier as Aurangzeb did not encourage the arts. The Rajput chiefs of Rajasthan were able to engage some of these artists. The Mughal influence on the Rajasthani styles is evident in the improved quality of draughtsmanship, technique of modelling, and treatment of costumes, horses, and landscapes. But in spite of the Mughal influence in varying degrees on the Rajasthani styles, each style developed its distinct individuality. The Mughal style started making inroads into the Pahari region in the late 17th century and continued till the end of the 18th century. It is not clear how this style reached that region. The Mughal style of the Muhammad Shah period brought about a dramatic change in Pahari painting. Source of Abstract: Provided by Publisher | | Tools: |
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