Indian Book Painting by J. P. Losty (1986)

First published as a concise introduction to the art of illuminated manuscripts in South Asia, Indian Book Painting surveys the rich tradition of miniature illustration from early Mughal manuscripts through late-nineteenth-century commissions. Jeremiah Losty’s text guides the reader through key schools and styles—Mughal, Deccani, Rajput and Pahari—highlighting how artists combined Persianate techniques with native conventions to decorate texts ranging from court histories to devotional works.

The 80-page paperback brings together dozens of finely printed illustrations (some in colour), each accompanied by a brief discussion of provenance, date and stylistic features. A final bibliography rounds out the volume, making this compact survey an indispensable primer for students, curators and collectors seeking a clear, richly illustrated overview of India’s manuscript-painting heritage.

• Antique Books
• Indian Art

ENG- English

• Paperback