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Miniature painting is an Islamic painting art. Also known as book painting art from its origins, miniature is considered a royalty art having its golden age during the 16th century. It is characterised by shining colours and gold-silver paintings. One of the big differences between the miniature art and European painting art is: in miniature, there are no light and shadow effects, the details are shown flat and in very fine detail. Therefore miniature painting should be viewed very closely as differed from traditional European paintings which should be viewed from a distance, explains Taner in a guide on miniature painting. This art is also called a palace art because its quite a very expensive art and has been traditionally supported by royalty. Because the Ottomans gave great importance to every branch of art, the art of miniature was highly honoured and developed. In general scenes of war and hunting, historical events, palace life and some documentary patters are miniaturised as ornaments.

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