Behzad Miniature style is an Afghan painting that is painted with pencils, brushes, natural pigments, and gold or silver leaves, artists depict small, colorful, intricate figures and scenes.
Although the early Islamic period of Baghdad is credited with the establishment of the first miniature painting schools, Behzad's school is more closely associated with Shahrukh Mirza, the Tumurid prince in Heart, who encouraged this practice and built a workshop in his palace to accommodate artisans from all over the empire to exhibit their work.
Therefore, transmission is carried out in different ways across these frameworks, including shadowing, copying, and theoretical learning, with proportions that vary with the environment. In both public and private institutions, master's degree holders use a formal and formatted curriculum based on international standards, some of which are validated by international agencies. Under the influence of the Timurids and the school of Kamalluddin Behzad, Herat flourished during the golden age of miniature painting. Afghans take pride in this practice. While this craft declined during the 19th century, new workshops and centers were established across the country in the late 20th century to revive it.
In most parts of the country as well as across most social classes, Behzad-style miniature painting is part of Afghanistan's cultural identity. In light of the fact that this practice is highly representative of the country's history and cultural production at present. As a result, Afghanistan will become more visible as a cultural entity. Intangible practices will thus be incorporated into miniature paintings in this state. Through this practice, the intangible heritage will be used as a symbol, both among these countries and among the international community, as a tool for fostering inter-communal dialogue and fostering peace. Moreover, the younger generation is more interested in miniatures and strives to safeguard them.
Throughout its practice and transmission, it is deeply rooted in respecting human creativity and cultural diversity. In collaboration with the government, a variety of efforts have been organized, including Unions and NGOs across the country having organized exhibitions and competitions to display local artists' work, centralized archives and interviews of practitioners have been carried out by centers. NGOs and schools train upcoming generations of practitioners on a regular basis and, with the help of NGOs, artisans' work has been sold inside and outside of the country, facilitating access to markets. Furthermore, the Afghan government organizes many annual festivals for students and artisans from these institutions to exhibit their work. |Subject=Art, Craftsmanship and Practices, Verbal Arts and Literature |Country=Afghanistan |Region=Baghdād |SDG=(04) Quality Education, (05) Gender Equality, (08) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (16) Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships for the Goals }}