Description : Rajasthan- land of amazing legends of romance and heroism. India's region in the north-west corner of thesub-continent is of breathtaking beauty- packed with history, art and culture that goes back severalcenturies.
Rajsthan's role in the development of Indian art has been very important.One of the most creative andremarkable example of Rajasthani art treasures is the world of miniature painting. As early as the beginningof the 16th century artists of Rajputana, as Rajasthan was called in ancient times, were practicing and perfecting this art.The spirit of Rajasthan's history and legend, coloured by Chivalry and romance, finds expression in miniature paintings of different painting schools.
Pure Rajput paintings and those influenced by Mughal court provide an interesting insight into the lifestyle of the centuries and continue to fascinate scholars to this day. Despite new developments the magical qualityof miniature paintings continue to live on.