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Canvas board painting is an excellent opportunity for beginners to get their feet into the world of art. Canvas board painting offers a flexible and accessible medium to express yourself, whether you’re an aspiring artist trying to develop your creativity or simply seeking a soothing and therapeutic hobby. We at Abir Pothi are here to […]
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Hiraeth – A homesickness for a home you cannot return to or that never was. What is home? What was Amrita Sher-Gil’s longing? In her paintings, who or what was she grieving? Is it possible to create a ‘home’-a place and identity of our own despite all cultural and social responsibilities? A painter, a rebel,
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Introduction Art can remarkably stimulate the human mind and stir our emotions. It takes us on journeys through colours, shapes, and forms, challenging our perceptions and evoking a wide range of sensations. One such captivating and enigmatic genre of art that emerged in the mid-20th century is Op Art, short for Optical Art. Op Art
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The pencil you choose can have a significant impact on your artistic development when you are sketching and drawing. In this article, we’ll examine the top five graphite pencils, which are indispensable supplies for both professionals and amateurs. 1. Faber Castell Graphite Pencils This pencil set’s break-resistant leads are a result of the Secural bonding
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In the stretched land of philosophical thought, few figures loom as large as Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. His philosophical opus, characterised by its dialectical tradition, unveils an intriguing conceptual centrepiece – “The Idea.” This overarching construct stands as the linchpin of Hegelian philosophy, akin to the most vital puzzle piece within the intricate mosaic of
The Pursuit of Truth: Hegel’s ‘The Idea’ and the Role of Art in Intellectual Exploration Read More »
Art auction houses, which saw a slump in business a decade ago, are uncorking the bubbly and celebrating a red-hot market today. Close to 60% of the works sold this year in March went for prices higher than upper estimates, according to the Indian Art Investor, an art market advisory based in Delhi. Gallerists, auctioneers
A Statistical Analysis of the Rampant Rise in Indian Art Read More »
Tribal artists from 11 States are arriving in batches in Visakhapatnam to complete their works before they are transported to the Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum coming up at Tajangi, near Lambasingi in Chintapalli mandal Walking through the hills and valleys of Chintapalli and motoring up the winding dirt roads of the interior areas of the
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Nature, Humans and Nature in Humans Nature that holds together mountains, waterfalls, forests, and entire ecosystems is also responsible for the creation of humans. A product of evolution, everything about the human body is a work of intricate architecture at the hands of natural phenomena- and the resemblances are everywhere. The way veins and nerve
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Introduction Artistic expression has always been a mirror reflecting the social, economic, and intellectual milieu of a society. During the Indian freedom struggle, a period marked by intense patriotism and collective efforts under the leadership of great men, art played a significant role in conveying the spirit of the movement. In this essay let’s see
Art and Gandhi: A Reflection of India’s Freedom Struggle Read More »
Introduction Bangladesh’s rise as an independent nation has had a tremendous impact on the country’s art, which reflects the region’s social and political transformations. The nation is divided into two parts: Bangladesh and West Bengal, and the majority religion is Islam. Identity politics developed through the selection and invention of tradition, have played an important
Contemporary Bangladeshi Artists Shaping the Global Art Scene of the Country. Read More »