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The Deccani Schools of Painting

CBSE · Class 12 · Fine Arts

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Historical Background and Characteristics

  • Deccani painting history spans from late 16th century to 1680s when Mughals conquered Deccan
  • Initially classified under Indo-Persian art but later recognized as full-fledged school
  • Developed beyond Vindhya mountain range in southern India plateau region
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Ahmadnagar School of Painting

  • Earliest examples in poems celebrating Hussain Nizam Shah I (1553-1565)
  • 12 miniatures with battle scenes and queen's marriage depictions
  • Women wear modified northern costume with choli and long braided pigtails
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Bijapur School of Painting

  • Richly illustrated encyclopedia Nujum al-Ulum dated 1570 with 876 miniatures
  • Patronized by Ali Adil Shah I (1558-1580) and Ibrahim II (1580-1627)
  • Ibrahim II expert in Indian music, author of Nauras-nama
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Golconda School of Painting

  • Independent state from 1512, wealthiest Deccan kingdom by late 16th century
  • Wealth from east coast trade and diamond discoveries
  • Portraits carried to Europe by Dutch merchants in late 17th century

Key Concepts

Central concept: Deccani Schools of Painting emerged as distinct Indo-Islamic artistic traditions in the Deccan plateau during the 16th-17th centuries, characterized by rich colors, sensual themes, and fusion of Persian, Turkish, and indigenous Indian elements

Historical ContextThree Major SchoolsArtistic CharacteristicsThemes and SubjectsCultural Synthesis

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