211. A Beautiful World: The Art of Akbar
Dec 12, 2024•49 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
As a dyslexic child, Akbar explored his curiosities about the world through visual wonders, and by having literature read aloud to him. As an adult, his love of art evolved as he became the patron of a multicultural group of calligraphers, painters, poets and more. A now renowned Mughal artistic style developed from his court, with iconic paintings full of bright colours and meticulous details. How did Akbar shape this style? And how was his art and architecture impacted by the religious tolerance he promoted?
Listen as William and Anita explore the art and architecture that emerged from Akbar’s court.
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