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Chris Ofili is a British Black artist known for using elephant dung in Artwork. Ofili (born 10 October 1968) became noticed in a 1996 group exhibition of young British artists at the Brooklyn Museum in New York because of some works, including Ofili’s work, highly provocating to the aristocracy. Ofli’s Black Virgin grabbed the most […]
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The Arnolfini Portrait is the most celebrated and debated portrait due to its ambiguity. The painting is precise, but the intent of the painting is not apparent, and many questions arise because of the signature of the artist and the way he put things in a composition. The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) by Jan Van Eyck’s
A Mysterious Story of a Mirror in Western Art Read More »
We know how treasures are robbed during wartime. War gives the winning team the ultimate freedom to do anything against the lost. Usually, most winners (mis)use this freedom at most and commit as many crimes against the lost, including looting precious materials, gold and other valuable things and setting fire to their heritage and history.
And the Art Thieves’ Award for Most Appealing Work Goes to ‘Ghent Altarpiece’ Read More »
Do you think the visual representation of power hides in paintings or Artworks? Power is an inevitable element of human culture; as Foucault claims, ”individuals are the product of power”. A painting, ‘The night watch’, was completed in 1642 by the Dutch golden age master Rembrandt (1606- 1669), evidently narrates the visual representation of power
We Should Know About the Exercise of Power Hides in Rembrandt Painting Read More »
Gol Gumbaz is a mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, who ruled Bijapur between 1627 and 1656, and this monument considered as Taj Mahal of South India. Gol Gumbaz is one magnificent edifice that is an excellent example of Deccan Architecture; it is counted among the giant domes, without being supported by pillars, and one of
Gol Gumbaz; Splendid History of a Monument In Raza’s Painting Read More »
Himroo, a word derived from Persia, holds a regal past. Once, it was intricately woven with threads of pure gold and silver, crafted exclusively for the noble families. The tale begins when a group of skilled weavers migrated from Delhi to Daulatabad in the 14th century, near Aurangabad, prompted by King Mohammad Bin Tughlaq’s decision
A Weave as Old as Time: Story of Himroo Fabrics Read More »
Numerous structures and edifices are available to prove human’s great efforts. The remarkable builds and designs from ancient Egypt, Greek, Inca and India are always fascinated with stories and realities. What we took it from China? What is one of China’s most incredible structures that make a nation icon? The Great Wall of China is
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American artist Jackson Pollock, Robert Motherwell and William Baziotes are a trio of American Modern Art; Peggy Guggenheim, an American art collector, bohemian and socialite, called them her ‘War babies’. Art readers know the basic of Jackson Pollock, and we need to know about the single painting titled ‘Watery Paths. Jackson Pollock is the most
Watery Paths of Jackson Pollock: Illusion, Fiction and Abstract Read More »
Amedeo Modigliani, a renowned Italian artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating paintings and sculptures. Known for his distinctive style and elongated figures, Modigliani’s works continue to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we delve into the life, artistic style, famous works, and enduring legacy of Amedeo Modigliani, including
Claude Monet’s water lily paintings are significant in art history. In the 1890s, artist Monet had financial worries and bought a property in Giverny. After owning a home and Garden, Monet started to create a garden and pond on his land. He works in the Garden and begins to paint the Garden after completing the
What is Inside to See the Monet’s Water Lilly Ponds? Read More »