Course Title: Miniature -II

Course Code: FAR-204          

Credit Hours: 4(0-4)

Visiting Lecturer: Aneela Noor

Email: [email protected]

Course Description:

The course is designed to understand the Modern Mughal style in its pure form, students initially reproduce miniatures especially from the Mughal traditions, which focus on understanding line, form, colour and rendering (Purdakht). As part of the traditional training methods, students are taught to prepare their own tools and materials under the guidance of their instructors. The course also integrates the appreciation of contemporary art practices within Miniature Painting through gallery and studio visits, workshops and artists’ talks. Critical evaluations are conducted on a regular basis to help develop an independent body of work in the final term.

Course Contents:       

1. Portrait painting in Mughal style

1.1  Reproduction

1.2  Contemporary Fusion with Traditional Mughal Portrait

1. Modern miniature

2.1  History of Miniature

2.2  Modern Miniature Techniques

2.3  Modern Mughal style

1. Modern miniature painting

3.1 Experimental Backgrounds

3.2 Textures

3.3 Washes and new Techniques

1. Fusion of Contemporary and True miniature painting

4.1 Experimental Techniques with new and old fusion of topics

4.2 Contemporary issues and Miniature Painting

Recommended Books:

1)      Tanaka, Tatsuya.  Small Wonders - Life Portrait in Miniature, Tankobon Softcover , 2017

2)      S. Rawson, Philip. Indian painting, Pierre Tisne / NY: Universe Books, 1961

3)      Stronger, Susan. Painting for the mughal emperor: The Art of the Book 1560-1660, Victoria & Albert Museum; First edition, 2002