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The Armory Show: A Landmark in Art History The exhibition, The Armory Show (now known by its full title the International Exhibition of Modern Art), is a touchstone in US art history. The landmark exhibition, held in 1913 at the 69th Regiment Armoury in New York City, marked America’s first time encountering these new avant-garde […]
A Bicentenary of Art, The National Gallery, London at 200 In May 2024, the National Gallery in London marked its two hundredth anniversary with a year-long event. Established in 1824 with just 38 paintings, it has grown internationally as an art gallery. Featuring more than 2,300 pieces of artwork by famous names such as Leonardo
Krishna Janmashtami: History, Significance, and Celebration Ideas One of the revered festivals in Hinduism, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great piety across India and abroad. It celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is revered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, regarded in many texts to be the supreme god in Hinduism. Know the meaning
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A Look at Krishna Janmashtami Wishes Janmashtami is a vibrant and joyous occasion that commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, a revered deity in Hinduism. As families and friends come together to celebrate this auspicious festival, sending Janmashtami wishes in Hindi and English can easily uplift our neighbours’, friend’s, and family’s day. Here are some
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Rangoli Designs for Krishna Janmashtami Janmashtami is a joyous festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. While numerous important religious celebrations take place, one has to make rangoli for Janmashtami. Rangolis were usually built to decorate the entrance of homes and temples, signifying everlasting hope and happiness. If you’re looking to make the day more
In the BBC’s “The Missing Madonna,” they retell the heist of a da Vinci painting In this podcast, we explore Britain’s biggest art theft, and the hunt for the stolen painting. — The Madonna of the Yarnwinder It offers a sweeping, sensationalist overview of the heist; how it was solved and what happened in its
Introduction Celebrate Dadar’s Parsi Colony, embedded in Mumbai geography but precious for its sociological significance. This iconic neighborhood was founded in the early 1900s, and is not just known for its beautiful architecture or abundance of greenery alone but also it has some deep cultural connections. On this Parsi New Year, or Navroz, when we
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Statues and or Sculptures are visual representation of people who have influenced their time in a long lasting way thus going beyond a mere monument. Whether history textbooks, reminders of past glory or relics of a faded era, statues are objects worthy of contemplation. In turn, the rise in sport memorials including statues has led
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Beautiful Sunset Drawing Painting Nature is laden with beauty. Whether it is the endless ocean waves at the beach or the snowcapped mountain peaks, artists over the years have found inspiration in natural phenomena. One of these is sunsets. The simple image of the setting sun has long captivated artists, thanks to its vibrant hues
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Okay, I made that up — but it was probably true. de Architectura (One of the first written works on architecture and engineering by Roman architect Vitruvius); Composed for the first time in the century BC, Vitruvius’ body of work has certainly gone on to serve as a portal into the foundations, and eventual aspirations