Islamic miniature

In today's world, Islamic miniature has become a topic of great relevance and interest for society as a whole. Whether due to its impact on daily life, its influence on the global economy or its role in the history of humanity, Islamic miniature is a topic that leaves no one indifferent. From its origins to its evolution today, Islamic miniature has marked a before and after in the way people perceive the world around them. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact of Islamic miniature on different aspects of life, examining its implications and relevance in modern society.

A miniature from the Umayyad period portraying a mosque and a garden c. 690 AD, from the Great Mosque of Sanaa's manuscripts

Islamic miniatures are small paintings on paper, usually book or manuscript illustrations but also sometimes separate artworks. The earliest examples date from around 1000 AD, with a flourishing of the artform from around 1200 AD. The field is divided by scholars into four types, Arabic, Persian, Mughal (Indian), Ottoman (Turkish) .

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References

  1. ^ "Miniature Painting". The David Collection. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Islamic Miniature Painting and Book Illumination" (PDF). Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 28 (10): 166–171. October 1933.