- The word ‘miniature’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Minium’, which means red lead paint.
- Miniatures are small and detailed paintings.
- Condition for making miniature painting
- The painting should not be larger than 25 square inches.
- The subject of the painting would be painted in not more than one-sixth of the actual size
- Characteristics of Miniature Paintings
- The human figurine is seen with the side profile.
- They usually have bulging eyes, pointed nose and slim waist.
- In the Rajasthani miniatures, the skin colour of the characters is brown, while in the Mughal paintings they are generally fairer.
- Furthermore, the colour of divine beings like Lord Krishna is blue.
- The women figurines have long hair and the colour of their eyes and hair are generally black.
- Men wear traditional clothes and have a turban on their head.