![]() ![]() In this novel, Basu thus weaves a tale from what was essentially a footnote in history. The historical Bihzad showed exceptional artistic talent as a boy and was expected to succeed his father, but he rebelled and then dropped out of sight – lost to history. Set in the 16th century, The Miniaturist (2003) tells the story of the painter Kamal-al-Din Bihzad, son of Abdus Samad Shirazi, chief artist in the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar. ![]() This articulation of the exalted vocation of artists are the parting words of advice given by an eminent miniaturist to his ace pupil – Bihzad of the quote – in Kunal Basu's novel The Miniaturist. ![]() One where everything is carefully chosen, the profusion of nature simplified, men and women incomparably beautiful, everything as precious and perfect as He willed them to be … Remember, Bihzad, the artist is closest of all to the Creator. You must copy in miniature the world He has drawn. Not the view of the mortal, but a glorious world washed clean in magical light and dazzling with colour. ![]()
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