Illuminated manuscripts are generally known to be documents of the Roman Catholic Church, as exemplified by the “Book of Kells”, which are ornately adorned. Similarly the Aztecs had their codices. India has a long tradition of illuminated manuscripts, beginning with palm leaf folios to the chronicles of emperors like the “Akbarnama”. Illustrated manuscripts like the… Read More Illuminated Manuscripts
Preservation of Art is nothing short of a complex science and involves a balance of ethics, integrity and conservation. It is a bright morning in Udaipur when I make my way to the conservation lab located in the City Palace Museum, Udaipur. Bypassing boards marked ‘No Entry’ (this lab being out of bounds for tourists)… Read More A Case for Art Conservation
While the Royal Raj may have ended, its custodians and scions are continuing to work steadfastly towards ensure their culture, heritage and art are conserved and traditions are still being kept intact. As a front runner in conserving heritage and culture, Udaipur’s royal family has been working steadfastly towards the cause through the Maharana of… Read More Royal Traditions and Heritage Conservation