Rajput Miniature Painting

The literature of the Bhakti cultĀ  seems to be the primary source of inspiration of these paintings. The most popular theme is Krishna legends. The emphasis is on the emotion of love, and the perspective of women. Radha and Krishna were the models of an ideal couple. These paintings are known for the aesthetic depiction of various love acts of the divine couple. Rajput Miniature painters mainly used vegetable and mineral dyes. The striking use of yellow and blue in these paintings is noteworthy.The topics consists are from Hindu epics,scenes of court lovers,botanical subjects and actual events from day to day life. Some important Rajput miniature painters are Keshav Das and Bhanudutta.

Rajput Miniature Arts

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