Only few colors are used in these paintings. Most of the handwritten books of the 13 th century are enriched with images of animals, vegetables and illustrations from fables and stories. This book describes the characteristics of animals. The natural history is mixed and narrated through the ancient fables in this book. Diverse subjects of this book, require numerous images which are So important in familiarizing the reader with the Iranian art of painting.
Colors are bright and laying step after the old style of the Baghdad school.
After the invasion of Mogols, a new school appeared in Iran. This school was totally under the influence of the Chinese and Mogul style. These paintings are all minute, dry, motionless and pure, in the Chinese style. Mogul emperors, after the invasion of Iran, were impressed by the Iranian art and encouraged the painters, initiating the former kings of Iran. Among the characteristics of the Iranian art which can also be observed in the paintings of Mogul style, we can enumerate, subtleties, decorative compositions, and fine short lines.