On June 2, 1906, Italian architect and designer Carlo Scarpa was born in Venice. Before his family moved back to Venice after his mother passed away in 1919, he was exposed to a new visual environment during his early years in Vicenza. At the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, where he concentrated on […]
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Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Yayoi Kusama “With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved. In the universe, there is the sun, the moon,
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Saptarshi Ghosh Currently 93 years old, Yayoi Kusama has been dubbed the most successful living artist, known for works featuring her signature polka dots. Elaine Sturtevant’s practice on the other hand was far more conceptual, dwelling on questions of authenticity and originality surrounding an artwork. She is best remembered for her reproductions of artworks by
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Manjeera Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos. Polka dots are a way to infinity. When we obliterate nature and our bodies with polka dots, we become part of the unity of our environment’. -Yayoi Kusama Yayoi Kusama is a world-renowned contemporary Japanese artist known for her avant-garde
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Building design and construction can be approached in two different ways: the traditional architecture and contemporary architecture. These fashions reflect their respective eras’ dominant technology, values, and tendencies. Two unique styles develop as guiding forces in the always-changing field of architectural design, each of which captures the essence of the age in which it was
The constructions and architectural motifs connected to Buddhism are called Buddhist architecture. It has changed and is unique to the places and societies where Buddhism has been practised. Because Buddhist traditions are so numerous, there is no “Buddhist architecture,” yet specific components and traits are frequently seen in Buddhist religious buildings. Buddhist architecture is a
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One of the earliest examples of good urban town or city planning was seen in the Indus Valley Civilisation, with well-designed by-lanes, houses, structures and even the drainage system. A good town plan is suggestive of a well-laid city and city life, it is reflective of how well the people live in the cities and
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Gaston Bachelard’s exploration of language, distinguishing between the utilitarian “signification” and the creative “poetry,” provides a lens through which we can analyse the intersection of language and architecture. In Michael Graves’ “A Case for Figurative Architecture,” the analogy between common language and the internal structure of a building is drawn, emphasising the pragmatic and technical
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Architects are essential in the fight against climate change because they design and implement climate-responsive techniques, new materials, and energy-efficient structures. Adaptations including green building, coastal fortifications, and flood-resistant techniques are required due to rising temperatures. Architects emphasize efficiency to cut down on energy use in chilly climates. Concurrently, there is a global movement in
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Some might know him as Laurie Baker, but for us he will forever be the “Gandhi of Architecture.” Laurie Baker was born in Birmingham and studied architecture at the Birmingham School of Art and Design. During World War II, he served in the Friends Ambulance Unit (FAU); a unit of the British Religious Society of
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