How did European art influence Mughal painting technically?

It introduced the use of atmospheric perspective (receding landscapes) and 'chiaroscuro' (use of light and shadow) to create a sense of volume.

Cross-Cultural Influence in Art

UPSC Archival Analysis

European paintings were first introduced to the Mughal imperial court during the reign of Emperor Akbar by Portuguese Jesuit priests.

Exam Year

2017

Evidence Source

ID: ART_PNT_2017_186 Ref: Mughal Painters and Their Work by Som Prakash Verma