The Great Mughals exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum highlights the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal Empire, focusing on the reigns of emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. Curated by Susan Stronge, the exhibition contrasts contemporary political perceptions with a historical narrative of artistic pluralism and hybridity. It features significant artifacts, including Mughal paintings and crafts, showcasing the empire's influence on culture. The exhibition serves as a testament to a golden age before present-day fractures and aims to provide context to the often oversimplified representation of Islamic art.
The exhibition Great Mughals showcases the cultural hybridity of the Mughal empire through exquisite material culture, shedding light on a significant pluralistic era.
Curator Susan Stronge emphasizes the need for context in art exhibitions, focusing on specific Mughal emperors to highlight the unique artistic contributions of their reigns.
The 'House of Books' under the Mughal emperors functioned like a medieval scriptorium, where various artisans collaborated to produce luxurious manuscripts and artworks.
The exhibition reveals how Mughal emperors turned a politically unstable region into a continental empire through art and culture, preserving a critical piece of history.
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