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The Company School, often referred to as the “Company Style” or “Company Painting,” emerged in India during the 18th and 19th centuries as a unique confluence of indigenous Indian artistic traditions and European aesthetic influences. This school of painting developed in the context of the British East India Company's growing political and commercial presence across India. Its origins were closely tied to the demand for visual documentation by European patrons, including Company officials, merchants, and travelers, who sought accurate depictions of Indian landscapes, architecture, flora, fauna, and everyday life. Unlike purely traditional Indian art forms, which were often devotional or royal in nature, Company School paintings were primarily secular, aimed at satisfying the curiosity of Europeans about the social and natural environment of India. The genesis of Company School can be traced back to the decline of the Mughal Empire, when traditional royal patronage for miniature painting began to weaken. Local artists, trained in Mughal, Rajput, and Deccani miniature traditions, found new opportunities by adapting their skills to meet European tastes. The term “Company” signifies the East India Company, which acted as the primary patron for these works. Artists _________ ____ __________ ______ _____.
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