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In American pop culture, if one has to envision a Santa Claus. They probably see a cheerful man with a full white beard, dressed in a red suit. Consider that he is now carrying something. Advertising-influenced, it could be a Coca-Cola bottle, but more often than not, it’s usually a present or a kid curled […]
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Making Custom Christmas Ornaments Christmas is upon us. It’s time to spread the joy and festivity around. There are so many things on our list – buying gifts, decorating our house, baking sugar cookies, and the list goes on. Whether you live in snow-covered peaks or tropical beaches, one non-negotiable tradition is Christmas trees and
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Italian artist Piero Dorazio, who was born in Rome in 1927, is widely known for his works in the fields of colour field painting, lyrical abstraction, and other abstract art forms during his career. Below we have compiled a list of 11 things you need to know about Dorazio’s life and works in order to
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A painting is not merely a replication but a perspective of the painter. Who could have justified the statement better than Georges Seurat? A prodigy since a young age, he started drawing and painting in the 1870s. A course in sculpting and painting polished the rough edges. Soon he was enlisted in the military, where
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Introduction Francis Newton Souza, commonly known as F.N. Souza, was a prominent Indian artist who is widely considered as one of the most important figures of the modern Indian art movement. Souza’s early work was heavily influenced by European Modernism, particularly the work of the Expressionists and Surrealists. He is known for his bold and
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Chinese architecture is a treasure trove of historical richness and cultural depth, embodying millennia of architectural evolution and philosophical insights. From the grandeur of imperial palaces to the serene beauty of traditional gardens, Chinese architectural practices have developed a distinct identity that is both functional and profoundly aesthetic. Here are the 15 unique characteristics that
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Green roofs were once constructed as earthen mounds or cave-like buildings covered in vegetation. They were used for agriculture, residential use, and ritualistic purposes. These primitive green roofs provide summer cooling, winter insulation, and shelter from the weather. But their lack of wildlife deterrents and waterproofing made them unsuitable for modern conveniences. Since then, green
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Here are some notable books written about or related to M.F. Husain M.F. Husain, as an icon, loomed large in Indian modernism, feted for his style so quintessentially signature and unprecedentedly influential in the international art scene. On through his coloured yet evocative works of challenge and transcendence, the art world continues its inspiration-the academic,
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On June 2, 1906, Italian architect and designer Carlo Scarpa was born in Venice. Before his family moved back to Venice after his mother passed away in 1919, he was exposed to a new visual environment during his early years in Vicenza. At the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, where he concentrated on
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Pratiksha Shome Daroz Pandurangiah, a renowned ceramic artist, was born in the southern Indian state of Telangana in 1944. With his enchanted hands and limitless imagination, he transforms a lump of clay into an incomparable piece of art. He earned his certificate in Applied Arts and Design in Sculpture from the College of Fine Arts
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