Painting for the Mughal Emperor: The Art of the Book 1560-1660

About this book

A unique blend of Indian Persian and Islamic styles Mughal painting reached its golden age during the reigns of the emperors Akbar Jahangir and Shah Jahan in the 16th and 17th centuries. This gloriously illustrated book is the first to examine the Victoria and Albert Museums remarkable collection of Mughal paintings one of the finest in the world. Richly detailed battle scenes scenes of court life and lively depictions of the hunt were commissioned by the royal courts along with a remarkable series of portraits studies of wildlife and decorative borders. The authoritative text contains much new research and the beautifully reproduced color illustrations give this stunning volume wide appeal.