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Expressing National Pride: The Evolution of Flag Face Painting

Introduction As Indians when we think of face paintings, several images come to mind, from Kuchipudi dance form to Natyashastra-inspired dramatic facial makeovers. Face paintings are essentially, like any other form of art, a means of self-expression that is common amongst several cultures and traditions. In indigenous cultures, body paints are made of naturally available […]

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The Relationship Between One of History’s Greatest Portrait Artists and His Sitters

Introduction The interplay between an artist’s creative vision and the sitters’ personal preferences is a dynamic that has long fascinated art enthusiasts and scholars. In the catalogue’s preface to the exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent,” Erica E. Hirshler and James Finch delve into this intriguing dynamic. The exhibition, organized in collaboration between Tate Britain and the

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Saving Vultures Through Art: Arulagam’s Innovative Initiative

Addressing the Silent Crisis Amidst the backdrop of dwindling vulture populations, a grave concern often overlooked by both the public and authorities, Arulagam, a non-profit organization based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has taken up the mantle of vulture conservation. These remarkable creatures, often unsung heroes, play a vital role in our ecosystem by scavenging and

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Jharkhand Government Initiates Exhibition Empowering School Students Through Art

In a commendable initiative to promote creativity, skill development, and entrepreneurship among school students, the Jharkhand government has unveiled plans to organize an exhibition-cum-sale event that enables young artists to earn money from their artworks. The brainchild of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, this pioneering endeavor is set to take place from November 3 to 5

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The Altering Landscapes of Culture and Religion in Iran Through Pre- and Post-Islamic Architecture

Iranian architecture extends back at least 5,000 years, with distinctive examples across Turkey and Iraq to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Persian/Iranian architecture has been described as “the most majestic structures the world has ever seen,” however, it also includes myriad buildings, including peasant huts, tea houses, gardens, palaces, pavilions, gates, and mosques.

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Ibn al-Haytham: The Visionary Muslim Scientist Who Paved the Way for Modern Photography

Introduction In today’s age, the act of capturing transient life moments using smartphones and digital cameras is an instinctive ritual. Yet, the origins of this technological marvel find their genesis in the visionary work of a brilliant 10th-century Muslim scientist, Ibn al-Haytham. Hailing from Basra, Iraq, around 965 AD, al-Haytham, also known as Alhazen, emerged

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How Photography Influenced, Changed and Modernised Art

What happens after the invention of Photography? In the age of smartphones, everybody is a shutterbug, and millions of images are produced and distributed daily on the web. Today the world celebrates Photography Day through photos captured in worlds the most valued cameras and smartphones. Historically, Photography is only affordable for some; now, anyone can

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A Group of 75 Gifted Artists is Set to Paint Lord Ram at the Heart of Ayodhya Temple

In a remarkable confluence of art, spirituality, and history, a group of 75 gifted artists is set to embark on an extraordinary endeavor at the heart of Ayodhya, India. Their mission: to create a vivid tapestry of works centered around Lord Ram, delving into both “the Man and the Idea.” This artistic venture will culminate

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Cubism: Portraying (Un)Reality, Questioning the Form and Space

  Cubism as an Art school developed at the beginning of the 20th century, after the experimental art practice of artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the 1907-08 period. Cubism is considered a rebellious new technique for portraying (un)reality, bringing diverse stances of matters (usually entities or figurines) jointly in the same painting, resulting

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