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History of Triptych Art A triptych is a visually striking piece of art comprising three panels linked and exhibited together. Triptychs, which have their roots in early Christian traditions, have developed over centuries into a vital art form that explores a wide range of issues in contemporary forms, transcending their religious origins. The Greek word […]
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Colors in Interior Design Psychology Color psychology in interior design plays a crucial role in shaping the ambience and emotional responses within a space. Each color has its unique personality. Hence, it is extremely important to be wise about the color choices that you make, when designing the house. With a sophisticated understanding of the
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London stands as one of the world’s premier destinations for art lovers, housing some of humanity’s greatest masterpieces across its renowned galleries and unexpected street corners. From Renaissance portraits to contemporary street art, the city offers an incredible journey through art history. Here are 11 world-famous artworks you can experience in London. 1. The Water-Lily
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Abhishek Kumar Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Georgia O’Keeffe “I have but one desire as a painter – that is to paint what I see,
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Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. David Hockney Artists, real artists, have to work. They can’t be hedonists. Really good painters are always working. The world
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Tsuktiben Jamir A hundred years after Guttenberg’s Bible was printed for the first time, printing arrived in India in 1556 as a colonial import. It was initially used as a medium for evangelistic goals and afterwards for advancing commercial and political objectives, shaping a new purpose. However, printing was only employed to replicate and reproduce
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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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The subject of Art history brings many unknown ‘topics’ into the spotlight. There are exciting materials and objects from different locations and times and diverse cultures: Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley and many others. The world of objects and artefacts is fascinated with stories and historicity. Here introduced a unique piece of material from the past;
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Beyond it’s iconic arches and ancient stones, the colosseum holds many secrets that many visitors never hear about. Here are some lesser known facts about Rome’s most famous monument. 1) It’s not its real name The Colosseum’s official name is the Flavian Amphitheatre, named after the Flavian dynasty of emperors who built it. “Colosseum” likely
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Smriti Malhotra Throughout art history, artists have continually pushed the boundaries of creativity and challenged conventional notions of what can be considered art. One fascinating avenue they have explored is the transformation of everyday objects into works of art. By altering and recontextualising these objects, artists have managed to provoke thought, question established norms, and
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