CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (I/C) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually launched “Life in Miniature” project, a collaboration between the National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, and Google Arts & Culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mughal School The miniature painting origin of the Mughal art style flourished from the 16th through the 18th century, especially during Akbar’s reign. These paintings frequently depicted scenes from the royal court, hunting journeys, nature, and conflicts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Origin and Development of Miniature Paintings in India This art form was carried forward by various artists of painting schools of Rajasthan, such as Kishangarh, Bundi, Jaipur, Mewar and Marwar. The origin of miniature painting in India goes back to 750 A.D. This was when the Palas ruled over the eastern part of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The technique of painting miniatures in enamel on a metal surface was introduced in France in the 17th century and perfected by Jean Petitot.

Detailed explanation-5: -The tradition of Indian miniature painting can be traced from the 9th-10th century in the Buddhist Pala period palm leaf manuscript of eastern India and in the western India in the Jaina palm leaf manuscript.