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Floating architecture refers to the buildings and other structures intended to float on water. This building is frequently found in watery settings like rivers, lakes, and coastal regions. Creating flexible and adaptable spaces, tackling issues associated with rising sea levels, or simply investigating creative and sustainable design concepts are some of the motivations for creating […]
Architectural magazines are a source of great inspiration for many budding architects, designers and artists alike. Architectural magazines not only decimate information but also catch the newest trends, and styles and showcase data on future architectural designs and trends for all students of architecture to learn from. Plus, we all know aesthetically pleasing architecture is
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Born in Toronto, Ontario, on February 28, 1929, Frank Gehry is an American architect and designer of Canadian descent who is well-known for his unique and avant-garde architectural style. His structures, which include his own home in Santa Monica, California, are highly regarded globally, establishing him as a significant figure in modern architecture. Gehry was
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Some might know him as Laurie Baker, but for us he will forever be the “Gandhi of Architecture.” Laurie Baker was born in Birmingham and studied architecture at the Birmingham School of Art and Design. During World War II, he served in the Friends Ambulance Unit (FAU); a unit of the British Religious Society of
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What is Graphic Design? Graphic Design refers to visual communication. Design could be a broad term that could include web design or digital design. But traditionally, it is the design that you find on prints such as posters, book covers, magazines, advertisements, logos used for branding. The term “graphic design” however only emerged in 1922,
There are more than 2 million Hindu temples in India, showcasing a vast variety of architectural styles that are highly influenced by the region they belong to. The notion of space and time has been envisioned beautifully in Indian architecture. The art and architecture that we see in Hindu temples all hail from one scripture
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African American photographer Ernest Withers (1922–2007) is renowned for his significant and enduring photos that captured the American Civil Rights Movement. On August 7, 1922, Withers was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career as a freelance photographer, documenting events in and around Memphis. Withers gained national recognition for his work in the 1950s
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A textile revolution has been happening in the country for the past few years, wherein Indian handlooms and handcrafted textiles are being upheld and exhibited in a grand manner to be celebrated. One such stunning exhibition is called Sutr Santati: Then. Now. Next is now showcasing more than 100 Indian textiles at the National Gallery
American artist Faith Ringgold is most recognised for her literary and visual art achievements. On October 8, 1930, she was born in New York City’s Harlem neighbourhood. In the struggle for civil rights and the feminist art movement, Ringgold has been a well-known figure. Ringgold rose to fame for her innovative use of quilting as
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Winter is here and so is our fear of missing out on trekking adventures and spending cold winter nights on those majestic mountain tops. While we cannot really help you get on an actual mountain top we surely can relieve your thirst for good scenery. Given below are the 11 most famous paintings of mountains:
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