29 January 1938 – 8 September 1994

Articles/Research Papers

Dr. Anis Farooqi published several scholarly papers in reputed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of Indian art history and Mughal miniature painting. His work combined deep historical insight with meticulous visual analysis, often drawing from primary sources and rare manuscripts. Notable among his publications is the article “A Few Illustrated Akbari Manuscripts of the 1580s”, which appeared in Kala Darshan (April–June 1989), offering a detailed exploration of the artistic achievements during Emperor Akbar’s reign. In journals like Roopa-Lekha, Marg, and the Journal of the National Museum, Dr. Farooqi wrote on themes ranging from stylistic developments in miniature painting to the cultural context of illustrated texts. His writings are marked by clarity, intellectual rigor, and a passion for preserving India’s visual heritage, and they continue to serve as valuable resources for researchers and art historians.