Imperial Mughal Painting
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A landmark study in the history of South Asian art, Imperial Mughal Painting presents a richly detailed examination of the paintings produced under the patronage of the great Mughal emperors of India, from Akbar through Aurangzeb. Stuart Cary Welch, one of the foremost authorities on Islamic and Indian art, chronicles the development of a unique artistic tradition that synthesised Persian, Indian, and European influences into a refined and powerful visual language. The work illustrates the extraordinary skill of court painters who captured royal portraits, imperial hunts, natural history, and scenes of courtly life with breathtaking precision and opulence. Welch argues that Mughal painting represents not merely decorative achievement but a sophisticated instrument of imperial ideology and personal expression. Drawing on masterworks from major museum collections, this authoritative volume remains an essential reference for scholars and enthusiasts of Asian art history alike.
Author: Stuart Cary Welch
Format: Paperback
Published: 1978, George Braziller
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark study in the history of South Asian art, Imperial Mughal Painting presents a richly detailed examination of the paintings produced under the patronage of the great Mughal emperors of India, from Akbar through Aurangzeb. Stuart Cary Welch, one of the foremost authorities on Islamic and Indian art, chronicles the development of a unique artistic tradition that synthesised Persian, Indian, and European influences into a refined and powerful visual language. The work illustrates the extraordinary skill of court painters who captured royal portraits, imperial hunts, natural history, and scenes of courtly life with breathtaking precision and opulence. Welch argues that Mughal painting represents not merely decorative achievement but a sophisticated instrument of imperial ideology and personal expression. Drawing on masterworks from major museum collections, this authoritative volume remains an essential reference for scholars and enthusiasts of Asian art history alike.