Nurpur

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Scope note
Refers to a regional school of Pahari miniature painting associated with the Nurpur state of the Punjab Hills. It was a less isolated state then other Punjab Hill states and its rulers were generals and governors of the Mughal empire during the early 17th century. While stylistically distinct, the Nurpur school was indebted to Mughal painting, particularly in regards to portraiture. A bolder style was used for other genres. These two styles coalesced in the early 18th century: facial features are less exaggerated, color is more controlled, and landscapes are stylized. 18th-century Nurpur painting was influenced by the painting styles of Guler and Jammu, with more naturalistic and delicate results. A vertical format is favored and tall, graceful female figures with small heads are common. Court life in Nurpur diminished in the second half of the 18th century as did its painting.
Nurpur
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024