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Vatican’s Forbidden Necropolis Revealed: What Secrets Lie Beneath the Via Triumphalis?

Introduction In a historic move, the Vatican has opened the gates to a previously restricted necropolis, allowing the public to explore the Via Triumphalis Necropolis—an ancient Roman burial ground beneath Vatican City. Dated between the 1st and 4th centuries CE, the necropolis unveils a tradition of marble sarcophagi, open burial graves, and Roman mosaics and […]

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Cimabue’s ‘Christ Mocked’ Finds Home at Louvre After Auction Drama

Introduction A remarkable turn of events has seen the Louvre triumph in acquiring Cimabue’s painting, “Christ Mocked,” three years after losing it to a rival bidder. The artwork, discovered above a kitchen stove in France, had initially been underestimated and set aside for disposal by its elderly owner. Now valued at €24 million ($26 million),

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B N Goswami’s Students Recall – A Pop Star, an Emblem of Indian Miniature Art

They don’t make scholars like Dr B N Goswami anymore. Padma Bhushan Brijinder Nath, popularly known as Dr B N Goswami was born in Sargodha, now in Pakistan, on 15 Aug 1933. Son of a judge, he would never have thought of becoming an art historian. Goswami left his career as an IAS, of Bihar

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BN Goswamy: Rewriting The History of the Art of Punjab Hills by Resurrecting the Hidden Identities of the Pahari Painters

B.N. Goswamy was a notable art historian and critic in India, well known for his scholarly work on Indian miniature paintings, particularly the Pahari Painting. His work is diverse, and he is acknowledged as an outstanding scholar in the field of Indian art. Over the years, his study resulted in numerous notable transformations and breakthroughs.

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11 Biggest Statues in India Ranked According to Their Height

The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘statue’ as ‘A representation in the round of a person, animal, etc., which is sculptured, moulded, or cast in marble, metal, plaster, or a similar material.’ A statue serves a commemorative purpose for the geographical location. It may also connote religious beliefs, political aspects, or cultural currency. While there are

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11 Essential Books on Art History By B.N. Goswamy

On the morning of 17th November, we heard the tragic news of the renowned art historian and critic B.N. Goswamy passing away. Professor Emeritus at Panjab University, Brijinder Nath Goswamy has had a significant impact on the academic of Indian art history especially the area of Indian miniature paintings and Pahari Paintings. Acknowledged with multiple

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Feline Companions and Indian Culture in B.N. Goswamy’s Book

Introduction B.N. Goswamy, a distinguished Indian art critic and historian, confesses that he is not a cat lover. Nevertheless, his encounters and interactions with feline companions have led him to explore the world of cats, resulting in his recent work, “The Indian Cat: Stories, Paintings, Poetry, and Proverbs.” In this article, we will look into

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Can Climate Activism Coexist with Cultural Preservation? National Gallery of Art Faces Second Protest

Introduction A climate protestor recently made headlines by painting a demand for climate action on a wall near a Civil War exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The protester, identified by the climate activist group Declare Emergency as Geor Green, aimed to draw attention to the urgent need for President Joe

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