Indian Miniature Paintings And Drawings

This book journeys through the development and decline of the schools of Indian miniature painting. The represented masterpieces bear testimony to the genius of the painters. Of special interest is the context, portrayed through contemporary literature and chronicles that throw light on the lives of these master artists.

This book comes out with a new perception of Indian miniature art. The book examines not merely its body but also its inherent soul, underlying unity, ethos it represents and factors that shaped it across the period from the seventh century onwards.

1.Based on more than 39 years of practical experience on conservation of miniature paintings.2.Unique in discussing the practical technicalities of the restoration of Indian miniatures.3.Useful for the practicing conservators; as various aspects of restoration are discussed in logical order.4.Discusses the preparation and properties of pigments traditionally used in the Indian Miniature Paintings; with their coloured reproductions to enable the reader identifying these in the paintings.5.Presents coloured reproductions of paintings before and after their restoration.6.Discusses a couple of case-studies on restoration of paintings for conveying the methodology of conservation .