Professor, Department of AIHCA, Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar, India
JournalRPIMJ
Volume / Issue2 / 2
Pages36–38
Published03 Apr 2026
Paper IDRPIMJ22AJ26001
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Abstract
This study examines the principles of colour harmony and aesthetic sensibility in Mughal miniature paintings, with special reference to the collection preserved in the Alwar Museum. Mughal painting is renowned for its refined use of colour, intricate detailing, and sophisticated visual language, which together create a distinctive aesthetic experience. The paper analyses how artists employed a carefully balanced palette comprising both vibrant and subtle tones to achieve harmony, depth, and emphasis within the compositions. It also explores the symbolic and cultural meanings embedded in colour usage, reflecting themes of royalty, spirituality, nature, and emotion. Furthermore, the study investigates the relationship between colour schemes and visual structure, demonstrating how compositional arrangements enhance the narrative and emotional impact of the paintings. By focusing on selected examples from the Alwar Museum, the research highlights the fusion of Persian influences with indigenous Indian artistic traditions, which resulted in a unique and highly developed style of miniature painting. The paper also considers the role of patronage and artistic conventions in shaping aesthetic sensibilities. Ultimately, the study underscores the importance of Mughal miniature paintings as significant visual documents that embody both artistic excellence and cultural synthesis..
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar (2026). Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(2), 36–38. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar. “Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, 2026, pp. 36–38. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar. “Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 2, no. 2 (2026): 36–38. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar (2026) ‘Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum’, ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 2(2), pp. 36–38. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001.
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar, “Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum,” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 36–38, 2026. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001.
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar. Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2026;2(2):36–38. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001.
Dinesh Meena, Prabhat Kumar. Colour Harmony and Aesthetic Sensibility in Mughal Miniature Paintings: With Reference to the Alwar Museum. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 2026, 2 (2), 36–38. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2026v2i200001.
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