Historical background of fauna in Islamic and Mughal Miniature Painting: An Analysis

Authors

  • Dr. Samina Mukhtair Art and Design Department, University of Peshawar
  • Najam-us-Saqib Assistant Professor, Art and Design Department, Iqra National University, Peshawar
  • Ms. Sania Siraj* Lecturer Department of Art and Design Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar

Abstract

This research explores the growth of zoomorphic images from prehistoric cave paintings to the distinguished animal portraiture of the Mughal miniature custom. It traces the figurative and stylistic connection of animal representation across various civilizations including Egyptian, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Sassanian and Indo-Persian. This article highlights the dominant role of fauna in religious, cultural, and in decorative settings. Special emphasis is given  on Islamic and Mughal eras where zoomorphic depictions not only reproduce aesthetic benefits but also function as symbols of power, royal ideology, and naturalistic thoughts.

Keywords: Zoomorphic, Islamic Art, Indo-Persian Aesthetics, Miniature Painting, Fauna, Decorative, Sassanian, Symbolism, Cultural Transmission.

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Published

2025-08-14

How to Cite

Dr. Samina Mukhtair, Najam-us-Saqib, & Ms. Sania Siraj*. (2025). Historical background of fauna in Islamic and Mughal Miniature Painting: An Analysis. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 4(01), 609–614. Retrieved from https://www.scrrjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/335

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

Section

Articles