Miniature Painting of Bukhara, Uzbekistan | Mankar Pravin

+22 | Miniature Paintings of Bukhara, Uzbekistan
The art of Uzbek miniature painting holds a celebrated place in Uzbekistan's cultural fabric, earning recognition from UNESCO as an oral and intangible masterpiece of the world's cultural heritage. Museums globally showcase these miniatures as prized artifacts, while in Uzbekistan, a number of schools and workshops continue to nurture and pass on this intricate craft from one generation to the next. One such institution is the "Ustoz Shogird" workshop in Bukhara.
The subject matter of the miniatures crafted at "Ustoz-Shogird" is a significant facet of their appeal. Davron Toshev, the school's founder, reveals that the Koran is of utmost importance to both him and his students. Moreover, they hold philosophy and Sufism in high regard, as reflected in many artworks that portray various religious and Sufi themes. Some might argue that Islam prohibits the depiction of human figures, but Toshev counters by clarifying that the Quran only specifically forbids the portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad. As a result, while the school's miniatures may feature other Islamic prophets, they're always depicted with covered faces and enveloped in sacred fire.
*What is the history of miniature painting?
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*
hy is miniature painting so popular?
Miniatures were profoundly influenced by Indian literature and were executed as illustrations to texts or as individual paintings. They were small-scale, highly detailed pictorial compositions, often providing a true record of the social and cultural life of the time.
I have seen Uzbek culture thru Miniatures. Mullah Nasruddin met me