Miniature art


Miniature art or painting in little is a genre that focuses on art with a long history that dates back to the scribes of the medieval ages. Miniature art societies, such as the World Federation of Miniaturists, provide applicable definitions of the term. An often-used definition is that a piece of miniature art can be held in the palm of the hand, or that it covers less than 25 square inches or 100 cm². Subjects are depicted in 1/6 actual size, and in all paintings the spirit of miniaturisation should be maintained.
Miniature art has been made for over 1000 years and is prized by collectors. The U.S. White House, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Astolat Dollhouse Castle and museums around the world have collections of miniature paintings, drawings, original prints and etchings, and sculpture.
Miniatures are executed on a very small scale for books or albums on perishable material such as paper and cloth. The Palas of Bengal were the pioneers of miniature painting in India.
Miniature Art Societies hold annual shows around the world. is possibly one of the largest miniature art shows in the USA. Galleries such as and The Snowgoose Gallery also hold annual international exhibitions where visitors are invited to view the paintings and sculptures under magnifying lenses.

Artists of the miniature art genre

Artists known for working in miniature include: