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Evolution in Chinese Architectural History in Last Eight Decades

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Introduction The history of Chinese architecture is a multifaceted patchwork containing historical, social, and cultural strands. In the last eight decades, researchers have explored the intricacies of China’s architectural legacy, highlighting the connections between engineering innovation, social concerns, and cultural customs. This article analyses the development of architectural studies in China over the past 80 […]

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10 Things About Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus that perhaps you do not know

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Take a fascinating tour through the Codex Atlanticus, a remarkable collection of writings and paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. This collection, with 1119 papers filled with illustrations, technical insights, and even stories, is the biggest source of the Renaissance master’s original ideas that are currently available. Sculptor Pompeo Leoni put it together and covered the

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Art Heist Mystery Solved: Picasso and Chagall Paintings Recovered After 14 Years

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In a significant breakthrough, Belgian authorities have successfully recovered two stolen masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, which were stolen 14 years ago. The paintings, Picasso’s “Tête” (1971) and Chagall’s “L’homme en prière” (1970), were discovered during a police search of a basement in Antwerp. The recovery marks the end of a lengthy investigation

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Missed Opportunity: Gutiérrez’s Frida Documentary Offers a Familiar Tale, Fails to Unveil Kahlo’s True Complexities

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Carla Gutiérrez’s new documentary, “Frida,” showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, promised to provide fresh insights into the life of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. However, according to Artnews, as the film takes centre stage, it becomes apparent that it falls short of delivering a groundbreaking perspective, merely retelling the familiar narrative without offering

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Purkayastha’s ‘Genesis’ Engenders Curved Forms Surpassing The Tides of Time

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Sanchit Art has unveiled Nandan Purkayastha’s solo exhibition titled ‘Genesis’ at the Bikaner House curated by art historian and scholar Uma Nair. The exhibition whose preview took place on 17th January 2024, will be up for the audience till 23rd January 2024. The exhibition boasts of an epic series of drawings and painted-coloured works on

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Journey into Living Archive: Discovering the Symbols, Stories and Culture of Aboriginal Art

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Indigenous art has always been viewed as “primitive art” and confined to ethnographic institutions rather than art galleries by Western, non-Indigenous artists and critics. It is possible to appreciate Indigenous art forms while acknowledging that they are frequently produced in artistic traditions that diverge significantly from those connected to the fine arts institutions in the

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“Readable” Spaces, Signages Shaping Urban Realities: Role of Signages in Modern Cities

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In a world gripped with over-reliance on technology, everybody now is relying on their phones and navigation systems to find buildings and architectural structures. So, are architectural signages still relevant? Are these visual infographics still important in an urban environment? Before we get into these pertinent questions, let’s review the basics: What are Signage Systems?

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Maestro of Corollary Mythologies Surendran Nair Wins Prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award 2022

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Surendran Nair, recipient of the prestigious Raja Ravi Varma Award for 2022, is a distinguished artist whose exceptional contributions to the field of painting have garnered recognition from the Department of Culture. Born in 1956 in Onakkoor, Kerala, Nair’s artistic journey began as a college student, where he transitioned from a botany course to an

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Splendour of Hellenistic Art: A Journey into the Dynamic World of Realism, Emotion, and Cultural Fusion

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The term “Hellenistic art” describes the artwork created between the fall of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and the founding of the Roman Empire in the first century BCE. Greek culture and influence expanded throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond throughout this time, and Greek artistic traditions were blended with those of other countries.

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Expression of Idealism in Hemraj’s Eternal Reminiscence

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There is intuitive action and explosion of emotions on canvas in the work of Hemraj, one of the popular abstractionists who has been associated with Dhoomimal Gallery for over a couple of decades. A new exhibition called “Eternal Reminiscence 2.0” opened recently at Bikaner House, which exhibits the abstract collection of Hemraj where he reflects

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