Chapter 4: The Deccani Schools of Painting

Explore the distinct and endearing schools of painting that were nurtured beyond the Vindhya mountain range under various Sultans of the Deccan in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This chapter details the history of Deccani painting from the late sixteenth century until the Mughal conquest in the 1680s, continuing through the provincial courts of the Asafiya dynasty and the Nizam of Hyderabad. You will learn to identify the unique sensuality, intense colours, and dense compositions that distinguish this school from contemporary traditions like Mughal art.
By the end of this video, you will be able to describe the earliest examples of Deccani painting from Ahmadnagar, including the illustrated volume celebrating Hussain Nizam Shah I. We analyze the luxuriant aestheticism of the Bijapur court under patrons like Ibrahim Adil Shah II, who commissioned the remarkable encyclopaedia Nujum al-Ulum containing 876 miniatures. The session also covers the wealth and trade-driven fame of Golconda, known for its gold jewellery, large-scale wall hangings, and the surreal Composite Horse painting which interweaves human figures, animals, and Chinese clouds.
This comprehensive overview is essential for board exam preparation, focusing on identifying masterworks like Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II Hawking and Ragini Pathamsika of Raga Hindola. You will understand how Deccani artists blended Persian influences, such as high circular horizons and gold skies, with southern Indian fashions like the long scarf seen in Lepakshi frescoes. After reviewing these regional variations, can you identify the symbolic inhabitants that support the seven stages of the Throne of Prosperity?

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