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Miniature Paintings are examples of superb and skilled talent exhibited by the Indian artists
by doing exemplary painting work on palm leaf. Considering the small size of the palm
leaves, the images drawn were comparatively small in size and colored as well. The
intricate and detailed work involved in developing a miniature painting is worth great
appreciation and value.
Miniature Paintings gained prominence in the 11th and 12th century when people started
developing manuscripts to store valuable knowledge using palm leaves. Some of the great
miniature paintings gain inspiration from Ramayana, sthan has been the
leading state with regards to Miniature painting. A stark difference between the Rajput and
the Mughal miniature paintings is in the use of colors. While the Mughal school features
muted colors, giving it a shadow and depth, the Rajasthan School uses bold primary colors
which give the painting an abstract look.
Technique: A high degree of expertise is required as it involves the use of a very fine
brush. The strokes should be absolutely perfect as they should be intricate, colorful and
rational impressions. The colors used are mainly derived from minerals, vegetables,
precious stones, indigo, conch shells, gold and silver which are obtained through a
painstaking process. Paper painting in Miniature art are done on old or new hand made
paper of very fine quality that depict Animals, Birds, Butterfly, Mughal themes and more.
One can put these as wall hanging decorations.