See Mughal Manuscripts in-person and paint your own Mughal Flower

Get inspired by the art and history of Mughal India!

What is unique about the art and designs of Mughal albums? Who was the famous Mughal emperor who owned this album page held at Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham?

Join us at Cadbury Research Library where you will learn about Mughal floral and fauna motifs that can found in Mughal art. Mughal albums are known for the way they decorated the marginal spaces with detailed studies of flowers and fauna. Mughal flower studies included lilies, narcissus, iris, tulip, carnation, poppy, anemone and campion among other flowers. Although they were painted to be naturalistic, they used a distinct Mughal style and colour palette.

In this session, you will see up-close a folio from an art album that once belonged to the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Guided by the curator of the collection, Dr Neelam Hussain, you will learn about this folio and as well as other items from the Mughal Imperial library at the Cadbury Research Library. You will study some of the flower drawings found in Mughal albums and create your own flower study in the style of 17th century art albums from Mughal India.

Who is this course for? All levels of ability are welcome. Suitable for adults and children aged 11+ years. All materials are provided.

Tickets

Please note there are limited tickets due to strict maximum numbers when looking at original material. All tickets must be booked in advance.

This workshop has been subsidised with the generous support of The Cadbury Research Library at University of Birmingham. Please note: this talk and workshop is being held at the Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham.

(Image: Mingana Persian 15, Cadbury Research Library, University of Birmingham)