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Explore the world of Indian miniature painting through the National Museum’s remarkable collection. On this research-led walk, Uttar Dharohar takes you beyond the beauty of miniature paintings to understand the stories, artistic traditions, patrons and cultural contexts behind them.Deccani Miniatures — their distinctive colours, compositions and courtly worlds of the Deccan.
Mughal Miniatures — the development of painting under the Mughal courts, including portraiture, history, nature and illustrated manuscripts.
Rajasthani Miniatures — regional traditions shaped by royal courts, mythology, devotional themes and literary narratives.
Pahari Miniatures — the lyrical landscapes and intimate devotional stories of the Himalayan hill states.
Beyond the major schools — how artists, workshops and regional traditions interacted and evolved over time.
Stories within the paintings — reading gestures, costumes, architecture, landscapes, animals and objects as visual sources for understanding society and culture.
Art & patronage — how kings, courts, nobles, religious communities and manuscripts influenced what artists created.
Technique & visual language — understanding fine detailing, pigments, composition, perspective and the distinctive scale of miniature painting.
A comparative perspective — looking at how the same themes can appear differently across Mughal, Deccani, Rajasthani and Pahari traditions.
Experience curated by Uttar Dharohar
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National Museum, New Delhi, India
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