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Special Exhibition "Indian Miniature Painting"
Tokyo National Museum
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The history of Indian painting can be traced back to more than 2000 years ago, however the earliest examples of miniature painting are illustrations for Jainist and Buddhist scripture from the 11th century, painted on hemp palm leaves.
The works in the museum's collection were mostly produced during the Mughal dynasty (16th - 19th centuries). They include illustrations of stories from Mahabharata, Ramayana and other ancient Indian mythology, as well as Hindu deities such as Shiva and Vishnu, portraits of kings, historical stories, love affairs, animals, and visual interpretations of music known as raga mala, demonstrating the wide variety of subjects in Indian painting.
Mughal miniature paintings can be divided into two major groups: Mughal paintings, which developed in Islamic culture, and Rajput paintings, which belong to Hindu culture. They can also be classified by provenance into five different groups: Mughal, Provincial Mughal, Deccan, Rajasthan and Pahari. Covering a wide variety of subjects and styles, the works on display offer a glimpse of the wealthy life of the aristocrats and religious beliefs at the time.
The works in the museum's collection were mostly produced during the Mughal dynasty (16th - 19th centuries). They include illustrations of stories from Mahabharata, Ramayana and other ancient Indian mythology, as well as Hindu deities such as Shiva and Vishnu, portraits of kings, historical stories, love affairs, animals, and visual interpretations of music known as raga mala, demonstrating the wide variety of subjects in Indian painting.
Mughal miniature paintings can be divided into two major groups: Mughal paintings, which developed in Islamic culture, and Rajput paintings, which belong to Hindu culture. They can also be classified by provenance into five different groups: Mughal, Provincial Mughal, Deccan, Rajasthan and Pahari. Covering a wide variety of subjects and styles, the works on display offer a glimpse of the wealthy life of the aristocrats and religious beliefs at the time.
Schedule | Jan 14 (Wed) 2009-Apr 5 (Sun) 2009 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000; University Students ¥500; High School Students and Under, Under 18s and Seniors 70 & Over free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. | ||||
| Website | http://www.tnm.jp/en/servlet/Con?pageId=B01&processId=01&event_id=6114 | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo National Museum https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en | ||||
| Location | 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712 | ||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) |
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