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Who was Mikhail Larionov? Today, we observe the death anniversary of of the renowned Russian artist, Mikhail Larionov. In this section, we take a moment to reflect upon Larionov’s extraordinary contributions to the world of art, his distinctive style, and his enduring influence on the art community. Born on 3 June 1881, Mikhail Larionov emerged […]
Do We Still Follow Mikhail Larionov and Rising Rayonism? Read More »
” Ludovico Carracci was an artist of extraordinary stature. A faulted genius who opened ways for the future of Baroque Style.” -Sydney J. Freedberg Who was Ludovico Carracci? The name Ludovico Carracci echoes throughout the galleries of art history. Italian painter Ludovico Carracci was born on this day in 1555 in Bologna, and he is
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Renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero is well-known for his unusual figurative painting technique, defined by oversized forms and proportions. Born in Medellín, Colombia, on April 19, 1932, Botero became famous worldwide for his drawings, paintings, and sculptures. A style known as “Boterismo,” which emphasises volume and form, is frequently used in Botero’s artwork to show topics
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12th April, ON THIS DAY “Drawing is the core of my kingdom and madness, it is the focus of my vision of the world. I draw constantly, I don’t care about the paper, I just need a sheet to unravel my urges.” – F.N Souza Francis Newton Souza (F.N. Souza) was born in 1924 in
Souza’s Distorted Oeuvre: A Rebel’s Perspective Read More »
Jamini Roy Quote “Peace is not good for an artist. How can that happen? The mind strives and burns all the time in the creative activity of art.” Jamini Roy How Are Jamini Roy Paintings a Description of Indian Folk Art The legend of Jamini Roy can plainly be described best by the following excerpt
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Early Life and Education Frederick Carl Frieseke, an American Impressionist painter was born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan. Frieseke as a child showed an early aptitude for art. He began his formal training at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1893, where he studied for a brief period before attending the Art Students
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Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God. — Gerrit Dou Who was Artist Gerrit Dou? Gerrit Dou was a renowned Dutch painter of the Baroque era, known for his meticulously detailed and realistic still lifes and genre scenes. Born in Leiden, Netherlands on 7 April 1613, Dou was a student of
Why Were Gerrit Dou’s Old Wrinkled Faces the Height of Baroque? Read More »
The Architectural Prowess and Timelessness of Sir Edwin Lutyens Buildings Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was born in London. He has engendered several country houses, war memorials, and public buildings. The world has known of his architectural mastery since the 1930s. His distinct style has been easily translated into buildings around the world; the MunsteadWood in
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Who Was Painter Marc Chagall? The painter, lithographer, etcher and artist Marc Chagall was born on 7 July 1887. Today marks his 40th death anniversary; 28 March 2025. His poetic, figurative style made him one of the most popular modern artists in the world. His compositions depict aspects of his personal and family histories and
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“Less is More”: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Bauhaus Architecture What finally is beauty? Certainly, nothing can be calculated or measured. It is always something imponderable, something that lies between things. ― Mies Van Der Rohe German Architect Mies van der Rohe was born on 27 March 1886; 139 years ago today. He was frequently
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