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Smriti Malhotra Raja Ravi Varma, was born on 29 April 1848 to an aristocratic family in Kilimanoor, Kerala and was a self-taught artist who was commissioned often to make portraits of Indian Royalty. He is known for his work portraits and depiction of Indian women and depiction of particularly poignant scenes from Indian mythology. He […]
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Ahmedabad, renowned for its rich architectural heritage, stands as a testament to the fusion of modernity and tradition in India. Architects in Ahmedabad play a pivotal role in shaping the cityscape, blending innovative design with cultural influences. From iconic structures like the Sabarmati Ashram to contemporary marvels such as the Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad’s architects
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The 1940s saw the emergence of the post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism. It is distinguished by its importance on the dynamic and improvised application of paint on the canvas, frequently employing broad brushstrokes to portray the subconscious and emotional components of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly influenced the mid-20th-century
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Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) was an English-born Mexican Surrealist artist and writer known for her haunting, autobiographical and powerful paintings that incorporate images of the occult, sorcery, metamorphosis, alchemy, and dream realm. Who was Leonora Carrington Carrington was born in a wealthy Roman Catholic family and rebelled agaist her privileges upbringing and gendered expectations. Carrington’s mother,
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Who Was Peter Paul Rubens “I paint a woman’s big rounded buttocks so that I want to reach out and stroke the dimpled flesh” Peter Paul Rubens Peter Paul Rubens is most renowned for his brash and expressive paintings. With vivid colours and a strong feeling of motion, he produced expansive, dramatic scenes. Rubens is
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Baijnath Shiv Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh The moment you reach Kangra valley, you are greeted by picturesque views of the mighty Dhauldhar in the backdrop against lush green agricultural fields dotted with villages over the countryside. Kangra is steeped in history and culture with numerous temples, monasteries and historical places. In the bustling town of
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Shree Chamunda Devi Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh The Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the holiest places in Kangra with many interesting legends and history attached to it. Surrounded by the Dhauladhar range with snow capped peaks the views from the temple will mesmerize you. The breathtaking views make it a spiritual heaven amidst nature’s
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Albrecht Dürer: The Renaissance Genius Who Revolutionised Art and Science Nature holds the beautiful for the artist who has the insight to extract it. Thus, beauty lies even in humble, perhaps ugly things, and the ideal, which bypasses or improves on nature, may not be wonderful in the end. Albrecht Durer Albrecht Dürer is one
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Introduction Tucked away in a quiet lane of Mumbai’s bustling Malabar Hill stands the Framji Dadabhoy Alpaiwalla Museum, a unique institution unlike any other in the world. As the only museum dedicated solely to Parsi-Zoroastrian history and culture, it is both a time capsule and a wake-up call. With the Parsi population in India dwindling
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Ford Madox Brown is one of the most influential artists of the Victorian era, despite never having formally joined the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood with which he is often associated with. He is known for his meticulous attention to historical accuracy with bold use of colour, and his commitment to portraying contemporary social issues, which set him
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