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Celebrating Artistic Brilliance through 11 Vincent Van Gogh’s Most Famous Artworks

Who isn’t familiar with the post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh? His story is tragic yet inspirational. He battled depression, got committed to an asylum, and even cut off his own ear (the dread!). During his short life, he made more than 2100 paintings, most of them made during 1889 – 1890, before he died from

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Flower Power: DIY Floral Centerpiece Ideas and Steps to Brighten Up and Aromatize Your Decor

Some like to think of ‘decor’ as tables, chairs, and couches, but that doesn’t cut it. Decor also includes beautifying your house with plants and flowers. What exciting way to invite your guests into your house other than floral centerpieces? Floral centerpieces are often known as floral arrangements and have long been an integral part

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When Was Modernism in India?

Introduction A complex intellectual and cultural movement, modernism first appeared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Modernism, which is typified by a break from conventional wisdom, extends to a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, literature, art, and architecture. Though modernism is frequently linked to Western advancements, it is crucial to acknowledge that

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Capturing Resilience: Dorothea Lange’s Iconic ‘Migrant Mother’ and the Human Face of the Great Depression

Dorothea Lange (1895–1965) was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist best known for her work during the Great Depression. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on May 26, 1895, she eventually relocated to San Francisco, where she started her photography career. The most famous and iconic image by Lange is “Migrant Mother,” which was captured

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Abanindranath Tagore: A Painter of Bharat Mata and Founder of Bengal School

A painting that grew more than the artist and enriched the pride and legacy of the nation became a real achievement of an artist’s life. That achievement is imprinted with the name of Abanindranath Tagore, an artist and writer from a Tagorian family. Artist Abanindranath Tagore, the nephew of Rabindranath Tagore, was the first major

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Vincent Van Gogh Quotes About Art, Love, Life, and Above All STARS!!

The life and legacy of the famous Post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh is not unheard of. During his short life (1853 – 1890), the Dutch artist produced around 2100 artworks. When one looks at a van Gogh original, one is faced with intense emotions, attributed to the artist’s declining mental health. His ‘swirls’ are his

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Iconic Power of Norman Rockwell’s ‘The Problem We All Live With’: A Timeless Depiction of Courage Amidst Racial Struggles

American painter and artist Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) is most recognised for his nostalgic and realistic portrayals of American life. On February 3, 1894, he was born in New York City. Rockwell became one of the most well-known and adored American artists during his career, which lasted most of the 20th century. Popular periodicals frequently featured

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