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A 2300-Year-Old Hecate Statue of Three- Headed Goddess Discovered in Turkeyeris

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Discovering History in Kelenderis: Unearthing the Goddess In the sun-kissed city of Kelenderis, nestled within the southern Turkish province of Mersin, a remarkable archaeological revelation has come to light. A 2300-year-old statue of the three-headed goddess Hecate, alongside a treasure trove of Hellenistic period ceramics, has been unearthed, shedding new light on the ancient city’s […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Bengal School of Art: Origin, Influence, Significance and Uniqueness

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The Bengal School of Art, also known as the Bengal School of Bengal Renaissance, was an influential art movement that emerged in the early 20th century in Bengal, a region in eastern India that includes present-day West Bengal and Bangladesh. This artistic movement played a significant role in revitalising Indian art and promoting a nationalistic

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11 Famous Art Forms of India that You Should Definitely Check Out

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India is renowned for its rich and diverse artistic heritage, encompassing a multitude of art forms that reflect its cultural, religious, and regional diversity. From intricate paintings to vibrant dance forms, India’s art forms have captivated audiences around the world. These art forms not only serve as a means of creative expression but also convey

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A Tapestry of Life: Why Depicting Animals and Birds in Ancient Indian Art?

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Birds and animals play an important role in human life. They are essential to many facets of human life, including food, entertainment, and ecological harmony. Due of the numerous advantages they provide, humans have frequently equated them with deities and given them supernatural abilities. Human and animal existence have been intertwined since the stone era.

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Luminous, vibrant and spiritual: Celebrating the works of Manjit Bawa on his birthday

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July 28, On This Day Known for “luminous works” that provided “a striking portrayal of spirituality and simplicity”, Indian artist Manjit Bawa is also known as “a modernist master of the figurative genre”. Born on July 28, 1941, in Dhuri, Punjab, Bawa extensively “drew on Indian mythology and Sufi philosophy to paint vibrant depictions of

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