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10 Famous Architectural Movements Throughout History

What are Architectural Styles? Architectural styles are unique design elements and ideas popular in particular eras or locations. Building shapes, materials, and aesthetics are determined by these styles, which reflect technological, historical, and cultural factors. Every age brings new methods, from medieval Gothic, Renaissance, and Modernist movements to ancient forms like Greek and Roman architecture. […]

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From Novel to Icon: ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy’ and the Timeless Image of Michelangelo

“The Agony and the Ecstasy” by Irving Stone is a seminal work in historical fiction, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the life and art of the Renaissance genius Michelangelo Buonarroti. This scholarly article seeks to delve into the depth of Stone’s narrative, exploring its historical accuracy, character development, and artistic interpretations. Through a comprehensive

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How Relevant is Creativity in Times of the AI Revolution?

Editor’s Opinion Iftikar Ahmed Discussing what is art is like discussing what happiness is. Or what is life even? it’s everything and nothing at the same time. A few months ago, I came to know about Chat GPT the AI language model developed by OpenAI. It uses deep learning techniques to generate human-like responses and

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From Unfinished Masterpieces to Celebrating Creativity: World Art Day and Leonardo Da Vinci’s Contribution to the Arts

Smriti Malhotra Did you know that there was a specific day earmarked to celebrate the arts? Did you know that this day coincides with the birthday of an Important Historical figure? Let’s learn about World Art Day and about the unfinished works of Leonardo Da Vinci to remember him on his birthday. World Art Day

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Nalini Malini’s ‘My Reality is Different’: Graffiting Masterpieces with Immersive Projections at the National Gallery, London

Smriti Malhotra Nalini Malini, a leading video artist, exhibits an immersive show at the National Gallery in London called “My Reality is Different”. In the dark room at the National Gallery, the projections are visceral responses to classical paintings that too hang in the gallery ranging from Renaissance to Romanticism. The projections depict paintings of

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