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Introduction We all know that design has existed in our multifaceted country for decades now. Design drips in our vernacular art-forms, in our tangible and intangible forms of heritage and in our cutting edge contemporary arts. The formal education related to design and understanding the term and what it encapsulates only began in the year […]
In anticipation of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Lala temple in Ayodhya scheduled for January 22, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has unveiled new images showcasing the final stages of construction within the Ram Mandir. The recently released pictures provide a captivating glimpse into the aesthetic display of art and culture within
India and Graphic Design India has been developing a great Indian graphic design culture within the region in recent times. Design as we know it is art which is part of a larger pantheon of visual communications, it is in architecture, visual arts, products, fashion, interior decoration, branding, etc. Graphic design in India has also
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We all use fonts daily, these fonts come into the domain of Typography, which is a design tool that is used around the world. These fonts now are very much part of a culture, you use it for work, for branding purposes, for designing logos or any kind of designing for that matter. These are
When we think of the word ‘vernacular’, we often refer to the indigenous tribes, their languages, and their culture. Hence, ‘vernacular architecture’ becomes easy to define. Vernacular architecture refers to the local practices and materials to build ‘traditional’ and local buildings. To say that vernacular architecture in India is just one category would be inaccurate.
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India is a diverse country with various architectural styles. Whether it is the vernacular architecture of the south or the Brutalist architecture rampant in the northern belt, the nation boasts of a plethora of designs. Every new ruling party (the Mughals, the princes, and more) produced marvellous architectural wonders which still stand today. When India
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What is Graphic Design? Graphic Design refers to visual communication. Design could be a broad term that could include web design or digital design. But traditionally, it is the design that you find on prints such as posters, book covers, magazines, advertisements, logos used for branding. The term “graphic design” however only emerged in 1922,
There are more than 2 million Hindu temples in India, showcasing a vast variety of architectural styles that are highly influenced by the region they belong to. The notion of space and time has been envisioned beautifully in Indian architecture. The art and architecture that we see in Hindu temples all hail from one scripture
Sacred Peaks: Exploring the Nagara Style of Temple Architecture in India Read More »
Introduction Redefining the future of urban living is the goal of Neom, the ground-breaking urban initiative that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled in 2017. Neom, which would take up 26,500 square kilometres in the northwest Tabuk Province, has ambitions to build a floating industrial complex, a global commerce hub, opulent vacation destinations, and
You may have seen many terracotta pots and everyday use items, horses and even the army of Qin Shi Huang of China, but India has its very own temple structure made of terracotta in Bishnupur, West Bengal. Terracotta as you may know has its origins in Indus Valley Civilisation, where burnt clay was used to
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