Recorded- Persian Miniature Course: Human Figures
About the Course:
The course will focus on human figures in Persian miniature paintings and various essential details involved in drawing and painting them. In this course you will learn:
- How to draw the proportional figure in Person Miniature
- How to draw the facial details in the style of Persian Miniature (mainly 15th and 16th centuries)
- Practice the various postures
- How to draw the turban, shawls and garments
- What is the traditional color palette used in Persian miniature
- How to prepare the paper for painting
- How to outline figures and the garments, and apply the ornamentations
- How to outline and render the fine hair and facial details
The course will be started with a very short introduction to Persian miniature, looking at development of the representations of human forms. We will take a look at various paintings to understand the common postures and the style through which human figures came to represent.
Following a line of gradual development, students will be guided to practice several stages of drawing to coloring and outlining stylised human figures. Their practices will be checked one by one and necessary instructions will be given.
Participants in all the levels of experiences welcome, they will be guided step by step in various stages of making the miniature painting. Having previous knowledge and skill of brush techniques is an advantage.
Students will receive the list of the required materials a week prior to the first session.