How did Shah Jahan's love for sparkling jewels and gems influence the artworks created during his reign?

1) Pasting jewels on the border of the painting
2) Incorporation of crushed gems in paintings
3) Use of jewel-like colors
4) Emphasis on minimalism

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Answer: Use of jewel-like colors
Shah Jahan's love for sparkling jewels and gems influenced the artworks by the use of jewel-like colors, contributing to the overall visual richness.

The son of Jahangir, Prince Khurram, succeeded the throne of Delhi by the name Shah Jahan (1628–1658). With this, he not only acquired a politically stable empire but also the finest of artist and atelier. Shah Jahan encouraged the artists in the atelier to create magnificent works that were a blend of imagination and documentation. Idealisation and great stylisation were preferred over naturalistic rendering and accurate depiction. The artworks produced under his supervision concentrated on subliminal qualities and exalted beautification, which was created by the use of jewel-like colours, perfect rendering and intricate fine lines. The higher concepts in the painting were given much prominence and the visuals were created meticulously to cull out multitude of interpretations that a single painting could offer. His love for sparkling jewels and gems, passion for monumental architecture and subject choice of paintings inform us of the majestic image that he wanted to leave behind. Imperial portraits with glorious titles were painted to present the personality of the emperor himself.