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    8 Must-Watch ‘Stories by Rabindranath Tagore’
    Pratha
    • May 11
    • 5 min

    8 Must-Watch ‘Stories by Rabindranath Tagore’

    Here's a list of some empowering tales by Rabindranath Tagore as represented by Anurag Basu in Epic series 'Stories by Rabindranath Tagore.'
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    The Healing Power of Mandalas
    Divya Balvally
    • Jan 8
    • 3 min

    The Healing Power of Mandalas

    Apart from their visual appeal, Manadalas are used in Buddhism and Hindusim because of their healing powers. What are they? Find out here.
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    A Glimpse into the Pattachitra Paintings of Orissa
    Ria Kanchan
    • Nov 27, 2021
    • 5 min

    A Glimpse into the Pattachitra Paintings of Orissa

    Pattachitra paintings, a traditional art form of Orissa, have a huge historical significance. Read some interesting facts about them here.
    33 views
    11 Sacred Buddhist Symbols and their Meaning
    Prerana Thakur
    • Nov 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    11 Sacred Buddhist Symbols and their Meaning

    Read about Buddhist iconography and the meanings behind the sacred symbols often found in Buddhist art and architecture.
    9 views
    The Dire Future of Kashmiri Papier Mache
    Khushi M
    • Jun 29, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Dire Future of Kashmiri Papier Mache

    Kashmir sees the livelihood of artisans in jeopardy stemming from the worrisome drop in demand for its niche local Papier Mache products.
    77 views
    Top 5 Cartoonists in India
    Shailaja Sarangi
    • Apr 17, 2021
    • 4 min

    Top 5 Cartoonists in India

    A cartoonist speaks out for everybody, through his art of saying everything and revealing nothing...
    70 views
    Pratha Samvad with Mr. Gajanand: a Jaipur-based Miniature Artist
    Pratha
    • Dec 22, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pratha Samvad with Mr. Gajanand: a Jaipur-based Miniature Artist

    To quench our curiosity about the way miniature artworks are made, we met...
    49 views
    Why is Abanindranath Tagore's Bharat Mata Unique?
    Akshita Rana
    • Nov 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    Why is Abanindranath Tagore's Bharat Mata Unique?

    Depictions of powerful goddesses conditioned people's imagination. However, contrary to people’s beliefs, Abanindranath Tagore created...
    134 views
    The Passing of Shah Jahan: A Tale of the Misery of Mughal Royals through Art
    Akshita Rana
    • Nov 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Passing of Shah Jahan: A Tale of the Misery of Mughal Royals through Art

    This painting takes us back to the time when an old, weak, and powerless Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned in the Red Fort...
    317 views
    Journey’s End (1913): An Artistic Representation of British India?
    Akshita Rana
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    Journey’s End (1913): An Artistic Representation of British India?

    A glance at Abanindranath Tagore’s painting- Journey’s End creates an unforgettable image in the minds of the viewers...
    294 views
    Abanindranath Tagore: The Man Who Revolutionised Indian Art
    Kirthika Nandhakumar
    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 5 min

    Abanindranath Tagore: The Man Who Revolutionised Indian Art

    Abanindranath Tagore, also known as the "Father of Modern Indian painting," was a revolutionary artist who played a critical role in...
    215 views
    How the Bengal School of Art Revived Ancient Indian Art Forms
    Deepikka Laxmi
    • Nov 17, 2020
    • 4 min

    How the Bengal School of Art Revived Ancient Indian Art Forms

    At this point of an identity crisis, arose the Bengal school of Art with highly gifted artists like Raja Ravi Verma, Abanindranath Tagore...
    110 views
    Devdas to Dev D: A Story Living Through Generations
    Mohi Gaur
    • Oct 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    Devdas to Dev D: A Story Living Through Generations

    Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's novel ‘Devdas’ enjoyed a broad readership, many adaptations, and many retellings.
    57 views

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