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From “Green” to “Sustainable”: Understanding the Past and Present of Ecological Design

Architecture, Room For More Art, Uncategorized /

We currently live in a concrete world built around our natural habitat that the earth provides us, these are two separate entities that exist within one universal realm. However, it requires a better integration of the two, so that our natural environment is saved and protected and habitable for a long time. Hence, it becomes […]

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Manasara Vastusastra: The Harmonious Blend of Spirituality and Aesthetics in Ancient Architectural Marvels

Architecture, Room For More Art /

Manasara is a significant ancient Indian architectural treatise that provides comprehensive guidelines and principles for the planning, design, and construction of buildings and urban spaces. The Manasara was first brought to attention over a century ago by Ram Raj, a Madras Judge, who wrote an essay on architecture. His thesis drew upon fifteen fragmentary chapters

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World of Abstract Expressionism: A Deep Dive into the Artistic Movement’s Origins, Influences, and Impact

Do You Know? /

The 1940s saw the emergence of the post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism. It is distinguished by its importance on the dynamic and improvised application of paint on the canvas, frequently employing broad brushstrokes to portray the subconscious and emotional components of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly influenced the mid-20th-century

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Grotesque Iconography of Hieronymus Bosch

Artist Profile, Columns /

The name Hieronymus Bosch is associated with dreamy paintings that capture a terrifying Boschian imagery. Bosch was a religious painter from northern Europe who was incredibly inventive and morally complex. Bosch’s grotesque imagery has come to define the grotesque genre, despite the fact that only about 25 of the original pieces remain. Some historians contend

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That’s Where The Trouble Began. Those Smiley Faces. Those Damned Smiley Faces.

DIY: Do It Yourself, Room For More Art /

If you have ever used Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp, there is a 100% chance that you have drawn smiley faces before. At present it is unimaginable to even have a textual conversation without inserting smiley faces. Whether you are ‘ROFL’ ?or texting your beloved ‘ILY’?, you will inadvertently use a smiley face drawing to exaggerate

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Exploring the Poetic Universe of Romanticism Art: Emotion, Nature, and the Spirit of Individualism

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A movement including literature, art, music, and intellectualism, Romanticism first appeared in Europe in the late 1700s and reached its height in the 1800s. It responded to the Enlightenment’s insistence on logic, reason, and order. Instead, Romanticism exalted the person, nature, emotion, and imagination. Romanticism significantly influenced the visual arts, including architecture, sculpture, and painting.

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Midjourney AI: Ethical Frontiers in the Realm of Artificial Art

Artificial Intelligence, News /

In the era of artificial intelligence, Midjourney emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering a generative platform that transforms natural language descriptions into compelling images. This innovative technology, created and hosted by the independent research lab Midjourney, Inc. in San Francisco, has acquired a lot of momentum since being live in open beta on July

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Maestro’s Magical Depiction of Culture in Telangana Tales

Exhibitions /

Gallerie Nvya brings a completely new experience of two well-established artists whose works not only bridge rural and urban lives but also act as a vehicle to comprehend the unexplored subtle realities of human nature. A new exhibition called, “Bronze & Brushstrokes: Telangana Tales” began recently and critically celebrates the distinguished Indian artists, K. Laxma

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SmritiVan: Architectural Ingenuity and Living Tribute For the Victims of Bhuj Earthquake

Architecture, Room For More Art /

The Kutch region of Gujarat experienced one of the deadliest earthquakes in January of 2001. More than 20,000 people lost their lives in the quake, and a museum was inaugurated by our Prime Minister commemorating the same.  The museum marks a celebration of resilience and hope within the community of families living in the region.

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