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Exploring Op Art: Characteristics, Techniques, and Influential Artists (Part-2)

Columns, Do You Know? / October 10, 2023

Characteristics of Op Art Op Art, short for Optical Art, is a unique artistic movement known for its ability to challenge and engage the viewer’s perception. Its distinctive features and techniques set it apart from other art movements, creating an immersive visual experience that often leaves observers in awe. 1. Geometric Precision and Abstraction Op […]

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Women As Goddesses in Indian Art

Columns / October 10, 2023

In India, we find the worship of the great Mother in varying forms. The Female figures from the Indus civilization indicate the fertility cult. , the early records of terracotta sculpture are the evidence. Since the IInd century A.D. Devi Durga, Lakshmi and Matraka remained popular and worshipped. The goddess on a lion was depicted

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Canvas Board Painting For Beginners

Columns / October 9, 2023

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 Tale of Amrita Sher-Gil

Columns, Featured / October 9, 2023

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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Exploring Op Art: Introduction and Historical Context (Part-1)

Columns, Do You Know? / October 9, 2023

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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5 Best Graphite Pencils For Sketching And Drawing

Columns / October 7, 2023

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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The Pursuit of Truth: Hegel’s ‘The Idea’ and the Role of Art in Intellectual Exploration

Columns, Featured / October 7, 2023

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

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A Statistical Analysis of the Rampant Rise in Indian Art

art market, Columns / October 6, 2023

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

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Tribal Art forms to be Displayed at the Museum at Tajangi in Andhra Pradesh

Columns, Featured, News / October 6, 2023

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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Of The Earth: The Human Body- Nature Connection

Columns / October 5, 2023

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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