The Deccani Schools of Painting
CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts
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The Deccani Schools of Painting emerged in the plateau region of southern India during the 16th and 17th centuries under various Sultans of the Deccan. Initially categorized under Indo-Persian art, these schools developed their own distinct artistic identity, characterized by intense colors, sensual
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The earliest Deccani painting tradition
The earliest Deccani painting tradition, flourishing under Hussain Nizam Shah I (1553-1565). Known for celebrating royal themes, feminine beauty with
Patronized by Ali Adil Shah I
Patronized by Ali Adil Shah I and Ibrahim II, famous for the Nujum al-Ulum encyclopedia (1570) with 876 miniatures. Known for astronomical illustratio
The wealthiest Deccan kingdom due
The wealthiest Deccan kingdom due to trade and diamond discoveries. Known for large wall hangings (up to 8 feet high), portraits of sultans, court sce
High circular horizons
High circular horizons, gold skies, arabesque decorations, and landscape idioms derived from Persian and Ottoman traditions. Bukhara artists may have
Southern Indian dress styles
Southern Indian dress styles, Lepakshi fresco influences, regional flora and fauna, and local architectural elements. Women's hairstyles, costume deta
Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical development of Deccani painting from the late 16th century to 1680s
- Identify the distinctive features and characteristics of each Deccani school
- Analyze the cultural and artistic influences from Persian, Turkish, and indigenous traditions
- Examine the patronage system under various Deccan Sultans
- Appreciate the unique aesthetic sensibilities of Deccani artists
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