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8 Depictions of Hanuman in Indian Art and Craft All of us know Hanuman. After all, he is the revered monkey deity, who plays a prominent role in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. But what does he represent? The answer is strength, devotion, and divine power. If you are an avid reader, you might find Hanuman […]
Hanuman as Painted by MF Husain, Jamini Roy, and More Read More »
Diego Rivera, one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists is known for his monumental murals. He chronicled Mexican history and championed social justice. Rivera’s life, beyond his artistic achievements, was marked by controversy, radical politics, and tumultuous relationships that continue to fascinate us even today. Revera’s Artistic Vision During his days in Europe, Rivera developed a
The secret of my best work is that it is Mexican – Diego Rivera Read More »
Who was Artist Pablo Picasso? Pablo Picasso was a well-known and prolific artist who made significant advances in modern art. Picasso’s participation in the Cubist movement was a major factor in the development of contemporary art. He co-founded Cubism, a revolutionary art style that challenged conventional ideas of perspective and representation, with Georges Braque. This
A Breakdown of Pablo Picasso’s Eras Through His Greatest Paintings Read More »
A Masterpiece of Playful Provocation: Secrets Behind the Brushstrokes Renowned artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard painted “The Swing” in 1767, during the Rococo era. The image shows a young woman on a swing being pushed by an older man as another young man watches her from behind some bushes. The scene is in a gorgeous garden overflowing
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Originating in Nathdwara, near Udaipur, Rajasthan, Pichhwai is a devotional custom where cloth is painted with revered images and hung behind the deity. This practice emerged in the 17th-century shrine of Nathdwara when an idol of Krishna was moved from Mathura during Aurangzeb’s reign. “Pichhwai,” which translates to “that which hangs back,” symbolises devotion. In
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Nestled on the foothills of the Black Forest is Lahr, a small town in Germany near the French border. The Canada Ring designed and constructed by Heinrich Doll, Hans Walter Henrich and Klaus Humpert in 1962 testifies to the post-war recovery and cultural exchange between two great nations. The brutalist residential building is a circular
An Architectural Wonder, The Canada Ring in Lahr Read More »
Mumbai beyond its hustle and bustle is also home to a blend of architecture varying from Gothic, Victorian, Art Deco, Indo-Saracenic & Contemporary architectural styles. A fairly large number of structures and monuments remain from the colonial era dating back to the 18th and 19th Centuries. Also, the fact that Mumbai, after Miami, has the
Surviving Colonial Houses of Bombay Read More »
One figure who stands distinctively apart in the intricate tapestry of late 19th-century art is Osman Hamdi Bey, a scholar, painter, and cultural bridge between the Ottoman Empire and the Western art world. Born in 1842 to a prominent political family, Hamdi Bey’s journey was anything but ordinary. Osman Hamdi Bey’s Artistic Trajectory Initially studying
Orientalist painter of the Ottoman Empire, Osman Hamdi Bey Read More »
Sacred, Sinister, or Simply Adorable: How Cats Became Art’s Most Enduring Muse As adorable as they are, cats have always inspired artists to create great art in various cultures. Across different ages, cats have always played an integral part in art history worldwide. The connection and fascination humans have had for their elegant poses and
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Abhishek Kumar Knowledge can be gained at any age. After having a detailed study on topics there are things unknown to us. So, we at Abirpothi present before you the lesser-known facts about artists around the world. Anthony Van Dyck Anthony Van Dyck was a Flemish Baroque artist who is best known for his portraits,
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