Islamic miniature

Islamic miniature is a type of art that uses paints and pigments to create beautiful and intricate pictures, often of scenes from stories or holy texts. It is called miniature because the pictures are very small, like a tiny version of a larger painting. Think of a tiny toy car compared to a real car!

The pictures in Islamic miniature often have lots of details, colors, and patterns. They may show people, animals, or landscapes, and they can be very realistic or more stylized. Some common patterns in Islamic miniature include calligraphy (fancy writing), geometrical shapes, and floral designs.

Islamic miniature has a long history in places like Iran, Turkey, and India, where artists used it to illustrate books, decorate buildings, and create beautiful objects like pottery and textiles. Today, Islamic miniature is still admired for its beauty and skill, and many artists continue to create new works in this style.