ArtsNational - Art of the Mughal World

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The 16th to 18th centuries in India witnessed the golden artistic period of Mughal rule, marked by a unique flowering of art and architecture and unrivalled in luxury and opulence.These mighty Emperors were dedicated patrons of skilled artists, sculptors, jewellers, engravers, architects, poets and calligraphers whose creativity produced breathtakingly beautiful artworks and monuments. From Mughal miniatures with their luminous, jewel-like colours to the exquisite design and ornamentation of imperial palaces and tombs, this talk considers the fascinating fusing of Persian, European, and indigenous Indian influences that produced this glorious work. Importantly, Mughal art and architecture served another purpose; these powerful rulers were astute politicians and the magnificence of the Mughal court served as a highly successful form of propaganda, which provides a further fascinating topic for exploration.