Captured in Miniature by Suhag Shirodkar

She enjoys blogging and sketching in urban settings. Illustrator Suhita Shirodkar grew up in Mumbai. She is also the author of Captured in Miniature (Mapin), which introduces children to Mughal history through paintings of the time. About the Author: Writer and ceramic artist Suhag Shirodkar lives in Goa and helps manage her family's mango orchard in the Konkan. This excellent book will ensure ample inspiration for curious young minds (and some older ones too!). With 34 attractive illustrations, the book takes the reader through a broad spectrum of visual arts, from seals of the Indus valley civilization, embroidery, folk and performing arts, murals, monuments, mehendi, and movies, to objects of everyday use. Still, there were paintings that were particularly made to illustrate stories that were recited to Emperor Akbar.-This delightful coloring book introduces young readers to the art of India, found everywhere from monuments and textiles, to sidewalks, vehicles, movies, and objects of everyday use! This delightful coloring book introduces young readers to the art of India, which can be found everywhere from monuments and textiles, to sidewalks, vehicles, movies, and objects of everyday use. The small size can be accounted for because, before they settled down, they were nomads. Kings would record events in a book, and commission a painting to go with it. Embarking on a journey through Mughal miniature art though, Suhag says, “Miniature paintings are part of manuscripts. Like for instance, it was a tradition in Rajasthan to paint on palm leaves. But history has it that it’s not necessarily the case. Many think that paintings are always on large canvases. The more you see, the more you will appreciate the paintings,” says Suhag. “There is so much more than what a painting seems on a surface. Captured in Miniature: Mughal Lives through Mughal ArtSuhag Shirodkar. Meant for young adults, the book, according to the author, is a humble attempt to engage its avid readers in a discussion with the painting. middle of this famous island (1631)Robert Butler, TrappedLeif Morrison.

It gives us an insight into their moods, feelings, minds, and lifestyles.” A painting is a window into the lives of the kings because painters painted all things that the kings admired. “This art form should be appreciated and understood. “Mughal art has always fascinated me,” Suhag passionately defends, the Mughal connection.

While Mughals marked events with this colorful art form, Captured in Miniature-Mughal Lives through Mughal Art, a bookīy Suhag Shirodkar, captures miniature paintings of manuscripts from the Mughal era.

Magnificent Mughals built splendid structures, verdant gardens, and not surprisingly, commissioned exquisite paintings.

Captured in Miniature by Suhag Shirodkar