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Vaishnavi Srivastava Abir Pothi is curating 11 structures across the globe, from the Arab world to the far east and to Europe, which carry a strong stamp of Islamic architecture and ethos. They stand out in their form and architectural grandeur. 1. Palace of Justice, Spain The architectural layout of the law court of Mecanoo, […]
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Top 10 Archaeological Sites In India India is a country rich in history and culture, and its archaeological sites provide witness to the extensive cultural legacy that has developed over many centuries. India’s ancient treasures provide a window into its varied past and range from exquisite temples and caves carved out of solid rock to
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” Ludovico Carracci was an artist of extraordinary stature. A faulted genius who opened ways for the future of Baroque Style.” -Sydney J. Freedberg Who was Ludovico Carracci? The name Ludovico Carracci echoes throughout the galleries of art history. Italian painter Ludovico Carracci was born on this day in 1555 in Bologna, and he is
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Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the most eminent- if not worshipped- painters and sculptors of the Renaissance art period. What can be said about the legendary artist, that hasn’t already been said? While nothing compares to the years of literary works that have been dedicated to the life and works of the artist, we have
Jamini Roy Quote “Peace is not good for an artist. How can that happen? The mind strives and burns all the time in the creative activity of art.” Jamini Roy How Are Jamini Roy Paintings a Description of Indian Folk Art The legend of Jamini Roy can plainly be described best by the following excerpt
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A Brief History of Face Painting As Indians when we think of face paintings, several images come to mind, from Kuchipudi dance form to Natyashastra-inspired dramatic facial makeovers. Face paintings are essentially, like any other form of art, a means of self-expression that is common amongst several cultures and traditions. In indigenous cultures, body paints
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What I see with my eyes in this world’s garden in the light of day, I represent in my painting; what I touch and feel in its darkness, I embody in my sculpture Ramkinkar Baij From sculptures to paintings, nothing was left untouched when it came to the versatile experimentalist, Ramkinker Baij. Born on May
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“Museums are wormholes to other worlds. They are ecstasy machines. Follow your eyes to wherever they lead you and the world should begin to change for you.” —Jerry Saltz There’s always that one time of year when our phones buzz non-stop and our feed is filled with pictures of celebrities with their maximalist display of
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“The work I do always needs to involve others, and that’s mainly because of my views about my own identity. I realised I couldn’t understand who I am without the people around me. I believe that it is only through my relationships with others that I can see myself” -Nikki S. Lee The visual artistry
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Since ancient times, people have treasured charcoal sticks as a multipurpose creative instrument because of their capacity to produce detailed, emotive drawings. These sticks, which are made of burnt wood, provide an unusual media that enables painters to blend and layer with ease, creating a variety of tones and textures. Charcoal sticks honor tradition while
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