The Mughal Empire
What is the role of art and culture in the expansion of nations or empires? This collection traces the general history of the Mughal Empire and its influence on Indian art. The Mughals were a dynasty of Islamic leaders who conquered India in the 16th and 17th centuries. Their blend of influences and the stylistic preferences of the emperors created a distinct style.
Guiding questions to consider are:
How did the Mughals assert their authority over and create a sense of unity within India…
The Mughal Empire
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- April 22, 2016
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What is the role of art and culture in the expansion of nations or empires? This collection traces the general history of the Mughal Empire and its influence on Indian art. The Mughals were a dynasty of Islamic leaders who conquered India in the 16th and 17th centuries. Their blend of influences and the stylistic preferences of the emperors created a distinct style.
Guiding questions to consider are:
How did the Mughals assert their authority over and create a sense of unity within India?
Why is art so important to powerful leaders, and how can they influence artistic styles?
Tags: religion, culture, syncretism, Islam, Muslim, India, Hindu, cause effect, chronology
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Sources used for background information include:
Department of Islamic Art. “The Art of the Mughals before 1600." In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. Accessed 18 Apr. 2016 http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mugh/hd_mugh.htm.
Lal, Vinay. “The Mughal Empire." Manas, 2001. Web. Accessed 18 Apr. 2016. https://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/History/Mughals/mughals.html/
Sardar, Marika. “The Art of the Mughals after 1600." In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. Accessed 18 Apr. 2016 http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/mugh_2/hd_mugh_2.htm.
“The Story of India." MayaVision International, 2008. Web. Accessed 18 Apr. 2016 http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/photos/15.html#din_i_ilahi.
For more examples of Mughal art and the ability to listen to the writings of court historians, explore this site:
http://www.asia.si.edu/explore/worlds-within-worlds/gallery.asp
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What is the role of art and culture in the expansion of nations or empires? This collection traces the general history of the Mughal Empire and its influence on Indian art. The Mughals were a dynasty of Islamic leaders who conquered India in the 16th and 17th centuries. Their blend of influences and the stylistic preferences of the emperors created a distinct style.
Guiding questions to consider are:
How did the Mughals assert their authority over and create a sense of unity within India?
Why is art so important to powerful leaders, and how can they influence artistic styles?
Tags: religion, culture, syncretism, Islam, Muslim, India, Hindu, cause effect, chronology
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