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And the Art Thieves’ Award for Most Appealing Work Goes to ‘Ghent Altarpiece’

We know how treasures are robbed during wartime. War gives the winning team the ultimate freedom to do anything against the lost. Usually, most winners (mis)use this freedom at most and commit as many crimes against the lost, including looting precious materials, gold and other valuable things and setting fire to their heritage and history. […]

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We Should Know About the Exercise of Power Hides in Rembrandt Painting

Do you think the visual representation of power hides in paintings or Artworks? Power is an inevitable element of human culture; as Foucault claims, ”individuals are the product of power”. A painting, ‘The night watch’, was completed in 1642 by the Dutch golden age master Rembrandt (1606- 1669), evidently narrates the visual representation of power

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A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics

Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision

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Watery Paths of Jackson Pollock: Illusion, Fiction and Abstract

American artist Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell and William Baziotes are a trio of American Modern Art; Peggy Guggenheim, an American art collector, bohemian and socialite, called them her ‘War babies’. Art readers know the basic of Jackson Pollock, and we need to know about the single painting titled ‘Watery Paths. Jackson Pollock is the most

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Amedeo Modigliani: Exploring the Artistic Style and Iconic Works of a Masterful Painter and Sculptor

Amedeo Modigliani, a renowned Italian artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating paintings and sculptures. Known for his distinctive style and elongated figures, Modigliani’s works continue to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we delve into the life, artistic style, famous works, and enduring legacy of Amedeo Modigliani, including

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Isabella: Love, Blood and Tears in a Feast Table?

Mostly, painting has many layers of stories. One picture may bring many layers of narratives and other materials alike. Some paintings, like ‘Isabella (1849), a creation of John Everett Millais, have a multi-layered story, which brings many unfamiliar things into the dialogue. One painting has many roots that went into literature, poetry and that time,

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Weaving Wonders of Kauna Grass; Exciting Stories of Manipuri Women Crafts

Kauna Grass is reed, Available in abundance in North-Eastern Manipur, and harvested thrice a year in the region. This water reed gives an income and presence to women’s craftsmanship in these regions; these days, Stories from Manipur bring water reeds as objects crafted for utility. Kauna grass is essential for an ecosystem that relies on

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