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The well-known artwork “The Scream” was created by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. It was produced in 1893 and is a member of Munch’s series of paintings that examine existential dread, terror, and anxiety. A distorted-faced man is shown in the painting standing on a bridge against a tumultuous sky. It’s typical to decode the protagonist […]
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Brace yourself to be immersed in their astonishing creativity and unparalleled artistry. The astonishing “Hung in the Balance” exhibition, featuring the incredible and enchanting creations of the talented artist Sushanta Kumar Maharana, was recently unveiled at Nature Morte in Delhi. Prepare yourself to be enchanted by the breathtaking masterpieces crafted by this artist, as they
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The beauty of art lies in the diverse subjects that are available at hand and the vivid imagery they evoke. An artist’s prowess resides in transforming the mundane into an emotive journey. While some artists thrive in abstract (the likes of Mark Rothko or Jackson Pollock), others thrive in easily distinguishable landscapes (Nicolas Poussin) or
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Maurice Denis (1870–1943) was a prominent painter and member of the Symbolist and Les Nabis movements in France. Denis showed an early interest in the arts and started to study at the Académie Julian in Paris, and he got to know other artists who would eventually form the Nabis gathering which influenced generations of artists.
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Ahmedabad, 24 Oct, 2023 – Abir India’s highly anticipated annual art festival, First Take, was inaugurated yesterday at the esteemed L&P Hutheesing Visual Art Centre in Ahmedabad. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished Chief Guest, Shri Prahaladbhai S Patel, Chairman Managing Director, and CEO of PSP Projects. This year’s First Take has exceeded all expectations,
In Europe, the Renaissance was a time of profound artistic and cultural transformation that lasted roughly from the 14th to the 17th century. In addition to artists exploring new mediums and viewpoints, there was a resurgence of interest in classical art, literature, and education throughout this period. The use of light and shadow, perspective, and
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Pop Art was a dynamic and significant art movement that embraced consumerism and popular culture when it first appeared in the middle of the 20th century. Pop Art, which was characterised by vivid colours, images from comic books and advertisements, and commonplace things, aimed to subvert preconceived ideals of high art. Artists such as Roy
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When we learn, we tend to make mistakes right and left. It is these mistakes which educate us on our next steps. Fortunately for us artists, pencils have always been around. We can simply erase our mistakes out of existence. A pencil plays an essential role in any artist’s (whether a novice or seasoned professional)
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French painter, printer, illustrator, and draughtsman Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) is most known for his enduring portraits of the bohemian and nightlife scenes of late 19th-century Paris. Toulouse-Lautrec, though he lived a brief life, made a lasting impression on the world of art, especially with his inventive use of printing and his astute observation of
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Often referred to as Michelangelo, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was an Italian Renaissance artist, painter, architect, and poet. He passed away in Rome on February 18, 1564, having been born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Republic of Florence (modern-day Tuscany, Italy). Considered by many to be one of the greatest artists in history,
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