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Named after the creator Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara Millicent “Barbie” Roberts was officially launched on 9th March 1959. The doll was originally based on somewhat of a sex toy- a German adult call girl doll named Bild Lilli. Handler created Barbie with the intention of making a fully-grown doll for kids after noticing her daughters […]
The Legacy of Barbie: Its been 64 Years, How Is She Still Relevant? Read More »
A controversial trend in Europe has drawn attention as activists shift their climate change tactics from traditional approaches like petition campaigns to more unorthodox methods, including attacking works of art in museums and galleries. While some view these actions as a legitimate form of protest to draw attention to climate issues, others criticise them as
Is Attacking Art for Climate Action ‘Vandalism’? Experts Explain Read More »
The Realm of Indian Miniature Paintings visually narrates the treasures of the ancient past. It dwells as an embodiment of stories, poetries, myths and legends transcending through the canvases of miniature painters that weave these diverse narratives in an enchanting classical composition. Spread across India’s various, vast lands, several Miniature Painting Ateliers hold a distinctive
A Narrative Through History and Origin of Bundi Paintings Read More »
Zarina, a beloved Artist who crafted poetical ‘Art’ in different mediums, was honoured and remembered last day worldwide. Zarina Hashmi was an Indian-American artist celebrated for her works encircled with printmaking, drawings, lithography and sculpture, more as an associate of the Minimalist movement and the narration of abstract and geometric patterns and forms. Zarina was
Zarina: The Sad Song of Partition, Painted World of Displacement Read More »
The Japanese aesthetic tradition encompasses diverse tastes and arts, from minimalist Noh theatre to flamboyant Kabuki theatre, monochrome brush ink paintings to gold-gilded screen paintings, and simple tea huts to majestic castles. Among these, one distinctive theme stands out: the celebration of imperfection and insufficiency. This Japanese appreciation embraces objects with defects, an impoverished look,
The Aesthetics of Imperfection and Insufficiency in Japanese Culture Read More »
The vibrant world of tattoo art in Northern Ireland was struck by tragedy when Aidan Mann, a talented and highly regarded tattoo artist, met a sudden and devastating end. Just a day after sending his well-wishes for the new year, Mann’s life was tragically cut short in a fatal stabbing by his neighbour, Barry Donnelly.
Tragic Street Death of Talented Tattoo Artist Aidan Mann Read More »
This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma This chapter focuses on one issue in the wide-ranging, contemporary debates on the relationship between art and politics: philosophy’s role in these debates and its contribution. In the background,
Street Art as a Political Tool in Indian Context Read More »
One way to gain insight into the current directions of art historical study is to view them as providing alternatives to the prevailing approach of early modern art historians. Figures like Wölfflin and Panofsky, who were highly influential in the field, primarily focused their attention and developed their modes of analysis about the art of
This article addresses a neglected area in art education—the service course in art education for elementary education majors. They reflect on their own experiences and ideas in developing innovative projects for their art methods courses. Three key areas: are discussed to understand child art, visual culture, and issues-based art education. Minam Kim focuses on the
Transforming Art Education for Elementary Students: Innovative Approaches Explored Read More »
This long-read-research article about Street Art- Graffiti in the Indian context brings multi-layer ideas about social life and street art as a context itself. Kritika Verma It is a dizzying prospect to account for the wide variety of individuals that make up the audience of urban street art, “the only immediate feedback the artists get
The Role of Environmentally Engaged Urban Street Art Read More »