white
India
16th Century
Source: Imane Abaza, "Color Symbolism in Islamic Book Paintings"
Recipe Details
Evidence
"in figure 5.7, from the manuscript made for the Mughal Emperor Akbar, he is wearing white which is the color of mourning in Hindu culture."
Remarks
In the Mughal manuscript made for Akbar, white is utilized to signify mourning, reflecting the influence of Hindu culture (p. 80, 86). Broadly in Islamic tradition, white symbolizes virtue, purity, and the light of God (p. 93). It represents the final and most purified stage of Bahram Gur's mystical journey in the Haft Paykar (p. 94).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Iconographic analysis
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorWhite
RegionIndia
Approx. Year1550
Source Information
AuthorImane Abaza, "Color Symbolism in Islamic Book Paintings"
CollectionMughal India
Language
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