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Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in The art of calligraphy has played a significant role in the development of human civilization, especially in communication, religion, and art. The history of calligraphy...

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in Manuscript gilding and Tanjore painting are two art forms that have been around for centuries. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct differences. Today, let’s...

Collage from an illustrated manuscript of Padmavat from c. 1750 CE and a painting of Princess Padmavati ca. 1765 Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris Source Credits :Scroll.in The History of manuscript gilding in India dates back to the 4th century CE, during the Gupta period. This technique initially involved hammering thin sheets...