The Development OF Miniature Art in Central Asia AND Its Influence on the Ottoman Tradition

This article explores the historical development of miniature art in Central Asia, with special attention to its cultural, aesthetic, and spiritual significance. It examines the emergence of miniature painting in connection with manuscript culture, calligraphy, and book decoration, and traces the formation of major artistic schools in Samarkand, Herat, Bukhara, and Tashkent during the Timurid period. The study highlights the role of royal workshops (naqqoshkhanas) as both production centers and educational institutions that shaped generations of artists through the master–apprentice tradition. Special focus is given to the figure of Baba Naqqosh, an artist of Central Asian origin who contributed to the development of the Ottoman miniature tradition. By analyzing historical sources and scholarly interpretations, the article seeks to demonstrate the transregional influence of Central Asian miniature art and its lasting impact on the visual culture of the Islamic world.

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