The Mughal and Deccan Schools · 16th to 19th Century

Mughal Imperial Splendor

Trace the development of Mughal art from Akbar's eclectic workshops to Jahangir's naturalism.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the introduction of European perspective change the composition of Mughal court scenes?
  2. 2What role did calligraphy and borders play in the overall aesthetic of the imperial folio?
  3. 3How do imperial portraits communicate power and divine right through visual symbols?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: The Mughal School of Miniature Painting - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: Fine Arts
Unit: The Mughal and Deccan Schools
Period: 16th to 19th Century

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