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The Love of the City and Christ: A Brush of Brilliance in El Greco Paintings

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An artist who took the Spanish Renaissance to new heights is Domenikos Theotokopoulos, commonly known as El Greco the painter. He was a  Renaissance  painter, sculptor, and architect born in 1541 in Crete (then a part of the Republic of Venice). It was the epicentre of post-Byzantine art, which El Greco mastered before travelling to […]

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Newly Discovered Botticelli Painting Unveiled at French Church

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Scientific Analysis Reveals a Hidden Renaissance Masterpiece A particularly gripping disclosure this month was an undefined painting in the maze of art history long suspected to be by Sandro Botticelli that turned out to have been hiding out all along at Saint Félix church in Champigny-en-Beauce, France. The painting of the Virgin Mary, baby Jesus

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The 9 Depictions of Ravana Across the Subcontinent

Do You Know?, Featured /

Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions

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Anant Art Presents “Himmat Shah: Ninety and After – Excursions of a Free Imagination”

Exhibitions /

Introduction Anant Art announced an exceptional exhibition, Himmat Shah: Ninety and After – Excursions of a Free Imagination, which will be on till 06 October 2024 at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The exhibition showcases a selection of Himmat Shah’s drawings and sculptures, marking a significant moment in the artist’s extensive

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Christie’s Hong Kong Auction Achieves HK$1bn Amid Market Slowdown

art market, News /

Christie’s inaugural evening sale at its new Hong Kong headquarters on Thursday, September 26 realised a total of HK$1. The sale of 20th and 21st century art underscored the wariness of buyers to pay big prices, especially after Chinese collectors have pulled back from the market in response to global politics and domestic economic uncertainty.

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All you Need to Know About AI and Machine Learning in Design

Room For More Art /

The World of AI and ML Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are two powerful forces reshaping the creative process in design. These are paving the way to conceptualise, create, and innovate new solutions in architecture, graphic design, product development, and more. They are more than just algorithms and data. Today, we’ll discuss how

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Famous Gandhi Paintings, Icons, Fashion, Photography and More

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7 Famous Paintings on Gandhi Artists have captured Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of non-violence and an embodiment of India’s independence struggle in their creations. He is the subject of artists from different ages and genres who have embodied his image in visual forms that depict the essence of his person and being in addition to

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2024 Spring Auction Season Sees Worst Financial Performance This Century

art market, News /

It was a cataclysmic season of 2024 spring auctions across the globe, with Sotheby’s, Christies and Phillips recording their worst bottom lines since the turn of this century. This decrease was caused by a number of factors, mainly — global economic uncertainty, overvalued prices and scarcity of top-notch masterpieces. What accounts for this upsurge in

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The Future of Living: An In-Depth Guide to Smart Home Technology

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In recent years, smart homes have become a buzzword of modern living. With advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home devices are transforming our daily routines, making our lives more convenient, efficient, and secure. Today, we talk about the multi-layered aspects of smart home technology, including smart home gadgets, appliances, automation, lighting, and

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