Indian Miniature Painting: Scenes from the Hamzanama
Upon ascending to the throne, Emperor Akbar established a royal atelier known as the tasvir khana. The atelier was led by prominent Persian artists. It also brought together artists from across India and the rest of Asia, including Hindus and Muslims. What emerged from the tasvir khana came to be known as the Mughal style.
The Hamzanama was among the first manuscripts to be commissioned by Akbar. The story recounts the life of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle of the Prophet Mohammed. It describes his fantastical encounters with sorcerers, demons, fairies, daring heroes, brave women, and trickster spies.
In this course, we will paint scenes from the Hamzanama. The course will cover the preparation of paper, and painting techniques such as flooding and fine shading.
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Upon ascending to the throne, Emperor Akbar established a royal atelier known as the tasvir khana. The atelier was led by prominent Persian artists. It also brought together artists from across India and the rest of Asia, including Hindus and Muslims. What emerged from the tasvir khana came to be known as the Mughal style.
The Hamzanama was among the first manuscripts to be commissioned by Akbar. The story recounts the life of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle of the Prophet Mohammed. It describes his fantastical encounters with sorcerers, demons, fairies, daring heroes, brave women, and trickster spies.
In this course, we will paint scenes from the Hamzanama. The course will cover the preparation of paper, and painting techniques such as flooding and fine shading.
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