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Scientific Analysis Reveals a Hidden Renaissance Masterpiece A particularly gripping disclosure this month was an undefined painting in the maze of art history long suspected to be by Sandro Botticelli that turned out to have been hiding out all along at Saint Félix church in Champigny-en-Beauce, France. The painting of the Virgin Mary, baby Jesus […]
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Introduction Ravana, a central figure in the Indian epic Ramayana, is traditionally known as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka who abducted Sita, leading to a war with Lord Rama. However, across the subcontinent, his character has been depicted in numerous ways, reflecting different cultural, religious, and regional perspectives. This essay explores 11 unique depictions
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Introduction Anant Art announced an exceptional exhibition, Himmat Shah: Ninety and After – Excursions of a Free Imagination, which will be on till 06 October 2024 at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Bikaner House, New Delhi. The exhibition showcases a selection of Himmat Shah’s drawings and sculptures, marking a significant moment in the artist’s extensive
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Christie’s inaugural evening sale at its new Hong Kong headquarters on Thursday, September 26 realised a total of HK$1. The sale of 20th and 21st century art underscored the wariness of buyers to pay big prices, especially after Chinese collectors have pulled back from the market in response to global politics and domestic economic uncertainty.
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The World of AI and ML Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are two powerful forces reshaping the creative process in design. These are paving the way to conceptualise, create, and innovate new solutions in architecture, graphic design, product development, and more. They are more than just algorithms and data. Today, we’ll discuss how
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7 Famous Paintings on Gandhi Artists have captured Mahatma Gandhi, the symbol of non-violence and an embodiment of India’s independence struggle in their creations. He is the subject of artists from different ages and genres who have embodied his image in visual forms that depict the essence of his person and being in addition to
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Navratri history and significance Navratri is Sanskrit for “nine nights,” a Hindu festival that honours the victory of good over evil and the divine female force, or Shakti, which is personified in the goddess Durga. All over the country of India it is celebrated on a massive scale, Hindus across the world too do observe
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It was a cataclysmic season of 2024 spring auctions across the globe, with Sotheby’s, Christies and Phillips recording their worst bottom lines since the turn of this century. This decrease was caused by a number of factors, mainly — global economic uncertainty, overvalued prices and scarcity of top-notch masterpieces. What accounts for this upsurge in
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In recent years, smart homes have become a buzzword of modern living. With advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home devices are transforming our daily routines, making our lives more convenient, efficient, and secure. Today, we talk about the multi-layered aspects of smart home technology, including smart home gadgets, appliances, automation, lighting, and
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As Navratras are around the corner, a time of celebration and spiritual reverence, the image of Goddess Durga riding her lion begins to take centre stage in homes and temples across India. A symbol of divinity and victory, this inspirational motif is as iconic in the sacred arts and culture of the region. However, the
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