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Painter Srimanta Das – A Major Vanguard of Contemporary Indian Painting

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Face painting is a form of art that is practiced on a global level. Steeped in photo realism, face painting has gained prominence in recent times. Even in the age of digital painting, face painting has not lost its relevance, thanks to the groups of painters who are working on this unique form of art. Painter Srimanta Das is one of those young aspirants who take face painting on canvas to a different level all together. His pioneering works convey many moods and many stories. The dexterous use of light and shade lends depth to the outer visual self of his faces. One of the remarkable tenets of his works is the use of stark shades of red, blue along with grey and black which defines his artistic sensibility. As an expert craftsman, he is expert at both acrylic and oil, and sometimes he uses both acrylic and oil for background and the object respectively. “Apsara”, one of his renowned paintings, is not just a celebration of beauty, but it also brings out the inner persona vivid
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Are You Ready to Buy Contemporary Art?

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The expression “contemporary art” elicits a variety of definitions. While some define it as an art from imitating life in general, others consider the late 60’s modern art as contemporary. Still, its modern-day meaning is not definite. Perhaps the best way to define it as the art work –including painting, sculpting, photography, installation, performance, and video art - produced today. In the garb of simplicity, it is one of the most compelling art works that promote a dynamic combination of materials, methods, concepts, and subjects that challenge the traditional definition of art and defy its intrinsic simplicity. With advancement of virtual connectivity, you can buy contemporary art online . While the most convenient way to consider it as “the art of today”, the birth of this special type of art can be traced back to the beginnings of modernism in the English speaking world. More precisely, the art work gained immense popularity in the wake of Pop Art which was pioneere
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Increasing Popularity of Indian Contemporary Sculptures

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Sculptures have played an important role in the Hindu religious sector by presenting various gods and goddesses beautifully. The art of sculpting in India is popular from a long time back. There are certain world famous sculptors from India. History: Indian Sculptures traditionally used to be of religious value because of portrayal of various gods. The sculptures used to be representation of the values of the religion along with good virtues .The first traces of sculptures were found way back in Indus valley civilizations when various human and animal shaped sculptures were found out few decades back during the excavation of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro cities in Pakistan. Contemporary sculptures: In modern world, Indian sculptures still play a key role when it comes to interest of artists. Having changed from various designs and forms, Indian sculptures have emerged to become versatile and profound. The contemporary Indian sculptures have always left an impression in the in
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Buying Miniature Sculptures - A Short Guide

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Everybody loves a sculpture art presence at their home. The growth of online e commerce means that  you can buy Indian miniature sculptures online. But there are a few factors you should look into before you purchase your favourite art. You can buy an appealing sculpture but if the decor of the room does not match the sculpture then it will feel odd. This also does not mean that you should sacrifice your favourite sculpture for the decor of your room. You can also change the decor of the room accordingly. There are certain things you need to keep in mind before you purchase your first Indian miniature sculptures online . Type of sculpture First, research on all the types of sculptures and fix a type of sculpture you want. You might never know which will appeal more to you, hence it is important to experiment and research. You can also go to your friend’s place who owns a sculpture art and have a closer look. Miniature bronze and wood sculptures are today affordable for the
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Re-imagining ancient worlds: The journey of Indian contemporary art

10 May-17 May 2018, (opening and closing time will come here, to be confirmed) Abundant Art Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of 12 painters and 2 sculptors in Le Dame Gallery in London. This is an unique opportunity to see the current trends in Indian contemporary art. The Gallery was setup in 2017 with the aspiration of supporting established as well as emerging Indian artists. Indian Art has come a long way since the rebellion and journey of self-discovery that was triggered by the Bengal school of art in the early 20 th century. Contemporary Indian artists are much more confident today in using their distinct Indian heritage and at the same time entering a more fruitful relationship with Western modernism. Our selection of artists represents not only the unbroken heritage of Indian art dating back to Mughal miniatures to the Ajanta frescoes but also how India is responding to global ideas in the post-modern sense. Our artists represent a wide variety of expr
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