Comparison of Miniature of Mughal School and Herat School based on Coomaraswamy Thought

This article aims to compare the paintings of Gurkani School( Mughal Court in India) and Herat school, based on Coomaraswamy’s thoughts. thoughts have been used comparing two schools, because there is something unexpected his works, that is, attributing undesirable elements Islamic art! While, other proponents Traditionalist School, praising this art. Thus, our purpose show do not exist whole structure Rather, it exists only a part art, especially School unlike which approved by Coomaraswamy, as one glory examples traditional pursued through descriptive-analytical research method with comparative approach. The findings reveal existence non-traditional such paying attention artist unique character, using historical subjects, imitating nature, employing worldly luxury oriented views has separated school painting from art tradition. Whereas, identified its characteristics, for example, having origin, conceiving process, encompassing metaphorical themes styles.