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Ram Kumar: The Sage of Indian Abstraction
Born in 1924 in Shimla, Ram Kumaris one of the eminent artists of India and a tranquil figure in the art world with his enduring presence and creativity. In his formative years, Ram Kumar was surrounded by the meditative environments of the snowcapped mountain ranges in the Himalayas. The silent yet majestic mountains and the clear blue skies are reflected in his vast oeuvre. Following the spiritual quest for creative knowledge and wisdom, Ram Kumar travelled from Varanasi to Machu Picchu to Ladakh. These journeys left a remarkable mark on his artistic development. His love for nature and solitary spaces has made him the foremost abstract painter in the history of the Modern Indian art world.
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Symphony of Colours: Exploring the Iconic Artistry of M.F. Husain
Maqbool Fida Husain, or M.F. Husain, is recognised as the most renowned painter in the history of India. Born in 1915 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, Husain belonged to a working-class family. Known for its rich symbolism, his canvases exude a unique Indianness with a blend of modernism. The subject matter of his narrative paintings includes popular culture, history, and mythology. MF Husain has met serious threats from religious fundamentalists in India who thought a few of his works to be objectionable, which drove him to seek exile. His love for Indian art led him to form the most famous art movement in India, the Progressive Art Movement. The PAG questioned the aesthetics and inclination towards the Western styles and, as a response to this, formed a group encompassing artists of diverse styles, blending the Indian and Western elements.
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What is Art Appreciation? Understanding Art and Artists
Art appreciation is the attempt to understand, enjoy, and value the uniqueness of artistic expression encompassing both artworks themselves and the artists who create them. The process involves developing an intellectual and perceptive response to visual arts and performing arts, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, as well as music, literature, and theatre art. More than anything, art appreciation involves the ability to open your eyes towards the world of art, which is literally everywhere. Appreciating art is primarily connected to our liking or not liking the object of appreciation. The process involves whether we take pleasure from something or not.
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10 Beautiful Traditional Indian Art Forms You Must Know About
The abundant cultural reservoir of India is echoed in the diverse and enthralling art forms, folk arts and crafts. Traditional Indian art is an umbrella term encompassing myriad artworks representing traditions, customs, and ideologies passed on from generation to generation. While some art forms moved towards new material options and paints, others remained unaltered by modernisation.
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How to Appreciate and Understand Progressive Art: A Beginner's Guide
India has witnessed many art movements; among them, the most captivating is the progressive art group formed in Mumbai in 1947. The Progressive Artists Group, or PAG, was a brief art movement where the artists challenged the existing conservative art styles.
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The Changing Dynamics of Ceramic Art in India
Ceramic is a very versatile medium embodying an element of intrigue. Over the years, artists have experimented widely with it, exploring the myriad frameworks of form, function and creative expressions.
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Varanasi :The Perfect Muse For Artists
From realism to cubism to modernism and more abstract experiments, Varanasi has awakened a response from artists across ages, eras, communities and cultures
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India All Around At Venice Biennale
The warm embrace of spring this year brings forth one of the biggest and most prestigious events in the global art scenario, the 60th edition of Venice Biennale. This year’s theme ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ curated by Adriano Pedrosa, a South American curator, explores the concept of ‘foreign-ness’ through multiple approaches fostering dialogue and exchange.
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Art as an Alternative Investment: Is It the Right Choice?
Art as an investment has become a proven technique to diversify and strengthen your investment portfolio as it offers a potential return within a fast-changing atmosphere.
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How to Invest in Art for Beginners: Why Art is a Good Investment in 2024?
The dynamic Indian art market is a constantly evolving landscape that has witnessed many changing trends in the field of art investment over the years. As we move into 2024, more people realise the benefits of investing in art. While it is a fact that art is not a liquid asset, it can be a valuable investment for those who understand it properly.
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