Miniature painting is a traditional style of painting. It is defined by detailed subjects on small-sized mediums, often smaller than 1/6th of the original size. Miniature painting traces its roots back to the medieval ages as illuminations, painted to have the smoothest surface. It is speculated that it was influenced by the medallions and pendants of Ancient Rome as well.
Interestingly, the word “miniature” has nothing to do with the size of the painting or any other thing. The term was derived from the word “minium”, a type of red paint that was used in illuminated manuscripts and such for detailing, or there was the word “miniare” which boils down to "coloring with red lead", according to Latin.
In the modern world, miniature painting is one of the most popular forms of paintings that cover a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to portraits and so on.
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