[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949) › c10.48 # Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c10.48 Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c10.48 - **Language:** English ### [c10.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949.c10.48) The folios of the elaborately painted manuscripts were decorated with patterns drawn from architecture and nature. The figures of birds and beasts, dancers in various attitudes, elaborate arabesque and other floral designs, eight auspicious symbols, and at times scenes adopted from Persian miniatures, were favourite motifs for decoration. - [Previous: c10.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949.c10.47) - [Next: c10.49](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949.c10.49) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949.c10.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.chandra-1949.c10.48) · Pramāṇa