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Persistence and Creativity in the Face of Adversity: The Role of Women Artists of Mughal Court

Prachi Sahasrabudhe The Mughal Empire’s imperial court, which was renowned for its rich cultural past, played a crucial role in the advancement of women artists. Despite societal norms that usually restricted women’s roles, Mughal women painters were strong figures who made significant contributions to art and culture. This article discusses the successes, issues, and long-term […]

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The Cross-Culturalism of Sadiquain Naqqash’s Calligraphy

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, has fascinated humanity for millennia. Sadiquain Naqqash, a renowned Pakistani artist, was one significant individual who revitalised calligraphy. Sadiquain revolutionised calligraphic art with his unique style and inventive technique, leaving an enduring imprint on the artistic landscape. In this essay, we will look at Sadiquain Naqqash’s mesmerising

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Where Words Become Art in Letter and Spirit: The Performative Power of Islamic Calligraphy

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Quran calligraphy, also known as Islamic or Arabic calligraphy, is a highly regarded art style distinguished by delicate and flowing forms. It is strongly ingrained in Islamic culture, and it has been used to transcribe and embellish lines from the Quran – ‘the holy book of Islam.’ It is used to write Arabic

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From Floral to Geometry, Iran Carries its Civilizational Journey on its Rugs.

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Persian rugs are renowned around the world for their stunning beauty and expert craftsmanship. These carpets have a millennia-long history, having originated in ancient Persia (present-day Iran). Persia is renowned as the birthplace of carpet design, a kind of art for which the Persians have unique talents and knowledge. Their natural impulse is

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The Crossover of SouthAsian Culture and Islamic Art and Architecture

Prachi Sahasrabudhe The impact of South Asian culture on Islamic art is an intriguing topic that demonstrates the dynamic trade and interplay of creative traditions across various geographic regions. South Asia, with its varied cultural richness and rich history, has had a considerable influence on Islamic art, notably throughout the medieval period. This impact may

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Why Gujarat’s Mata Ni Pachedi so sacred?

Smriti Malhotra Since the beginning of time, our ancestors have left sacred images of the female form. From the caves of Lascaux in France to the terracotta images found in the Indus Valley civilisations the art and artefacts which represent humans’ earliest myth making tendencies, indicate a deep reverence for life and, in particular, for

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The Circle of Light: The Conversations Between Artist Sidharth and Johnny ML.

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Sidharth is a well-known artist who met and invited art critic, writer, and curator Johnny ML to his studio in Sukhdev Vihar, New Delhi, in July 2011. Johny ML was captivated by Sidharth’s stories and desired to tell them in his own voice. Johnny ML opted to frame the ‘speaker’ in the narrative

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Hopscotch of Manifestations and Experiences: An Era of New Beginnings in Delhi.

Prachi Sahasrabudhe Sidharth was an ordinary guy who wished to move to a place where he could live the life of an artist. He had little money and was left with a large collection of paintings and verses that he had produced and sang during his lonely nights at the farmhouse. Someone recommended Delhi, which

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A Circle Drawn by an Incense Stick: The Illusionary Journey of Artist Siddharth.

Prachi Sahasrabudhe For Siddharth, moving from Sweden to India was like returning from nature to culture. In theoretical terms, culture is built of nature and is an interpolation on the core of what we consider natural. Being cultural is essential because it allows individuals to shift from one stage of physical life to another with

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