16Sep
The History Of Playing Cards In India
Card games have been a celebrated hobby and means of entertainment since ancient times. Let’s take a look at the history of playing cards in India, their evolution, and their artistic aspects.
05Sep
A Brief History Of Lithography In India
While the rest of the world was moving to typography, the lithography technique of printing had gained immense popularity in India. Although the reproduction of written material dates back to Indus Valley times, ‘printing’ in India is less than 500 years old.
18Jul
Ajanta Cave Paintings: 5 Measures Taken In Their Conservation And Restoration
The Ajanta Cave Paintings are some of the most well-known pieces of Indian art history. These murals are one of the earliest surviving depictions of India and its people, dating back to the 2nd century BCE. The paintings narrate the stories of the multiple lives of Gautama Buddha through the 550 renditions in the Jataka
Traditional Art in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities
A Glimpse Into The Beauty And Heritage Of Indian Traditional Art In a world dominated by digital innovation and contemporary art forms, the traditional art of India is facing the threat of extinction. Indian paintings have a rich cultural heritage and hold immense significance in the country’s history. However, due to various factors, this invaluable
27Jun
The Evolution of Kalighat Painting: History, Themes, Techniques
Kalighat painting is a traditional Indian art form that is known for its themes, techniques, and style. Originating around the 19th century in the Kalighat Temple area of Kolkata, the Kalighat art form has left behind a huge legacy. The mastery of the art, the bold outlines, vivid colours, and expressive depictions have been the
02Jun
Princess Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil on a Royal Quest to Preserve Cultural Traditions
Princess Brijeshwari Kumari Gohil, a renowned heritage expert, is making significant contributions in the realms of art conservation, curation, and entrepreneurship. She boasts an impressive academic background in archaeology, the history of art, and heritage management. Her expertise and accomplishments have garnered widespread recognition. Accordingly, she has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as the Durham
30Sep
Know All About Vakataka Paintings
A Peek Into The Cave Of Enlightenment Wall paintings can be traced back as early as 10,000 years in Indian art history. In the form of petroglyphs and pictographs; which is evident enough to say that painting has been practised in India since prehistoric times. Over the years, a number of dynasties have advocated the
24Jul
Here’s A Play With Rasas As Taught By Rekha Sisodia and Team – An Udaipur Rooftop Experience
If you are happy and you know it, and you want to show it but don’t know how to, Natyansh, the theatre group led by Rekha Sisodia, Amit Shrimali and Mohd Rizwan will show you the play with Rasas. We hosted our Udaipur Circle Experience on 12 May 2020 and believe me, it was a