Published: 2nd Nov, 2020
The Government launched ‘Life in Miniature’ project, a collaboration between the National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, and Google Arts & Culture.
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The Government launched ‘Life in Miniature’ project, a collaboration between the National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, and Google Arts & Culture.
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What is ‘Life in Miniature’ Project?
- Under the Project, several hundred miniature paintings from the National Museum, New Delhi can be viewed online on Google Arts & Culture by people around the world.
- The project uses technologies like machine learning, augmented reality and digitization with high-definition robotic cameras, to showcase these special works of art in a magical new way.
- Inspired by the domes and doorways that punctuate Indian homes and public spaces, this is the first AR-powered art gallery designed with traditional Indian architecture.
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The National Museum
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Miniature paintings
- Though compact (about the same size as a small book), miniature paintings typically tackle profound themes such as love, power and faith.
- Miniatures are rich in detailed representations of topics that have shaped Indian culture.
- The earliest Miniature paintings in India can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when they flourished under the patronage of the Palas of Bengal.
- Buddhist texts and scriptures were illustrated on 3-inch-wide palm leaf manuscripts, with images of Buddhist deities.
- Pala art was defined by subdued colours and sinuous lines, evocative of the murals in Ajanta.
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