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Each piece of art and architecture is unique. But why is that? This is because they are influenced by the political climate, the cultural identity, and the resources available. The same goes for miniature paintings. There are several schools such as Iranian miniature paintings, Kangra miniature paintings, and Mughal miniature paintings. Mughal Miniature Paintings are […]
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Who isn’t familiar with the post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh? His story is tragic yet inspirational. He battled depression, got committed to an asylum, and even cut off his own ear (the dread!). During his short life, he made more than 2100 paintings, most of them made during 1889 – 1890, before he died from
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I AM SURREALISM! There is no denying that the globe-trotting Salvador Dali was an eccentric personality. The critics have rightfully hailed him as the pioneer of the surrealist movement. Salvador Dali paintings shine the spotlight on the creative and imaginative forces embedded in the human subconscious. The ideologies and art of the maverick have seeped
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Bob Ross was born on October 29, 1942, in Daytona, Florida. His mother instilled in him a passion for nature. He briefly worked for his father, a carpenter, until enlisting in the Air Force in 1960. He fell in love with painting while stationed in Alaska and eventually perfected the “wet-on-wet” method. When “The Joy of
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Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist RK Laxman was a renowned artist. When Laxman was a student at Maharaja College in Mysore, he started drawing stories written by his older brother, R. K. Narayan, for The Hindu. This was the beginning of his voyage into the worlds of art and satire. In the beginning, he wrote
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One mesmerising moment from the fascinating tradition of wildlife photography has triumphed and cemented itself as the winning picture of the prestigious Natural History Museum competition for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023. Laurent Ballesta, a well-known French underwater photographer and marine researcher, is the sole owner of this remarkable accomplishment. His breathtaking image of
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Introduction Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic leader of India’s struggle for independence, is known to the world for his philosophy of nonviolence, civil disobedience, and unwavering commitment to justice. Beyond his role as a political leader, Gandhi’s image and ideals have also permeated into art, inspiring countless artists to capture his essence and his contribution to
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Jane Waterous, born in Canada in 1959, embarked on a remarkable artistic journey. At prestigious schools like Queens University, OCAD University, Sheridan College, and New York University, she refined her skills. She started out as a creative director for multi-media projects before moving on to direct, produce, and edit short films, garnering praise at international
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Robert Indiana, an American Pop artist known for his iconic LOVE paintings that were inspired by signs and logos, was born Robert Earl Clark in 1928. Contrary to popular belief, his work was a spiritual investigation of love. He travelled to New York in 1954 after receiving his BFA and made connections with well-known artists
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Mario Schifano, an accomplished Italian artist who lived from 1934 to 1998, excelled in painting, collage, film, and music. He moved from Libya to Rome after World War II and first embraced Art Informel in the 1950s with thick impasto. From 1959 to 1961, he produced paintings on canvas that resembled French Nouveau Réalisme by
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