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CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

Summary of The Mughal School of Miniature Painting for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts. Part of the CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts syllabus.

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Overview

Mughal painting is the style of miniature painting that developed in the northern Indian subcontinent in the sixteenth century and continued till the mid-nineteenth century. It grew through a blend of indigenous Indian, Persian, and later European influences. The Mughal emperors valued painting as a

Key Concepts

Mughal painting began in the sixteenth

Mughal painting began in the sixteenth century with Babur, who came to India in 1526 from present-day Uzbekistan. He brought Persian aesthetic sensibi

Babur was a patron of art

Babur was a patron of art and a writer of Baburnama. He mentioned artists such as Bihzad and Shah Muzaffar in his memoirs. Bihzad was praised for comp

Humayun was dethroned by Sher Khan

Humayun was dethroned by Sher Khan and took refuge with Shah Tahmasp. In Kabul in 1545, with Shah Tahmasp’s help, he established a court and invited M

Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605

Akbar ruled from 1556 to 1605 and employed more than a hundred artists. Abul Fazal recorded his passion for arts. Akbar, believed to suffer from dysle

Hamza Nama was started under Humayun

Hamza Nama was started under Humayun and continued under Akbar. It dated from 1567 to 1582, consisted of 14 volumes with 1400 illustrations, and took

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the origin and growth of Mughal miniature painting.
  • Identify the contribution of major Mughal emperors to painting.
  • Recognise important artists and manuscripts of the Mughal atelier.
  • Understand the blend of Indian, Persian, and European elements in Mughal art.
  • Describe the materials, colours, and stages used in Mughal book painting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Mughal School of Miniature Painting for CBSE Class 12 Fine Arts?
Key topics in The Mughal School of Miniature Painting include Origin and Character of Mughal Painting, Babur and Humayun: Early Mughal Phase, Akbar: Expansion of Mughal Painting, Jahangir: Naturalism and Fine Detail. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise The Mughal School of Miniature Painting for the CBSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 63 practice questions on The Mughal School of Miniature Painting. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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