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Let There Be Light: The Stylistic Elements of Gothic Architecture

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The ‘early’ man was a free animal. They used to roam around the wilderness; a true wanderlust spirit. Evolution began when their brains could comprehend their surroundings. However, it did nothing to curb their fear of the unknown. Hence, they shielded themselves; restricted within four walls. This was their first tête-à-tête with architecture. Soon, they […]

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Where Tradition Meets Innovation: The Essence of Contemporary Architectural Trends

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Indian contemporary architecture is characterised by a dynamic fusion of traditional elements and modern design concepts; India’s great cultural diversity and geographical variances are reflected in the country’s varied architecture. Local materials, climate factors, and cultural elements are frequently used in designs by different locations. The increasing environmental concern has led to the adoption of

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Swiss or Remiss!: 8 Swiss Watch Brands Who Dominate the World

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Discovering the Architectural Tapestry: A Journey Through the Richness of Indian Vernacular Architecture

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Harry Potter Book Illustrator Jim Kay – On Drawing Children and Magical Creatures.

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“The problem with fantasy books is these things don’t normally exist, so you have to create them to give them a sense of reality” – Jim Kay When it comes to fiction, one of the prominent characteristics is the rich writing on the surroundings and characters in order for readers to visualize the scenes. Be

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Dr. B. N. Goswami: Bringing Miniature Art Out of the Folios of the Past

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Once Dr. B. N. Goswami showed me a catalogue of an exhibition of miniature artists from Lahore, showing in New York. He was enamoured of the strides taken by the modern miniature artists from the National College of Arts, Lahore, especially by the works of Shazia Sikander. The catalogue exposed me to an altogether new

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The Design Evolution of Angry Birds: From Slingshot Sensation to Animated Universe

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Who would’ve known that a game about birds who can’t fly being slingshotted towards green pigs would become such a sensation? We all had that phase of the Angry Birds crazy. I personally believe that a huge appeal of the mobile game was the ideation and design of it all. God bless those rounded birds

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7th First Take : 2800 Artworks, 10 Exceptional Winners, and a Celebration of Emerging Artistry

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Ahmedabad, 24 Oct, 2023 – Abir India’s highly anticipated annual art festival, First Take, was inaugurated yesterday at the esteemed L&P Hutheesing Visual Art Centre in Ahmedabad. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished Chief Guest, Shri Prahaladbhai S Patel, Chairman Managing Director, and CEO of PSP Projects. This year’s First Take has exceeded all expectations,

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Pleasure of seeing a layered world—how BN Goswami helped train the eye to ‘see’

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To dwell in a realm of art produced in a different context– of time and space requires not just passion. It had to be coupled with dhairya; patience and perseverance. Dr Goswami spent his entire life in the pursuit of revealing the hidden beauty of the miniature artist’s world. He was gifted with a keen eye

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