Digital painting
Digital painting is an emerging art form unlike any other form of painting we have previously known about. It’s whole new form of art different from traditional painting techniques. Digital painting has pawed new and easy ways for artists to create a bulk of artworks without actually occupying physical space. One can store thousands of […]
Winter and Art
In western art depiction of snowy landscapes began in 15th century when artists moved from religious subjects to plein- air landscape paintings. Snow fascinates people and to preserve such astonishing phenomenon Artists use the quality of grey winter light to create special winter atmosphere. The recent developments in art have provided us with a variety […]
Art and Activism
Art has always been used to fascinate viewers in the first-place but most importantly art has a kind of power that can be utilized to make an impact. An impactful art has the tendency to do more than just grab the attention, whether it’s for beautification or created for resistance, it can leave an impression […]
The Art of Calligraphy
Among many art forms, art of Calligraphy is one of the most beautiful form of visual arts which has retained its importance despite shifting circumstances in the world of art. One of the oldest art form known to human beings, Calligraphy is created with pen, ink brushes and other writing instruments. The word “calligraphy” is […]
WALNUT WOOD CARVING IN KASHMIR
Wood carving is one of the oldest forms of art from the Stone Age and because of its durability, availability and plasticity it has remained common art form to every culture since then. Art of wood carving includes sculpture in wood, from the decorative bas-relief on small objects to life-size figures in the round, furniture, […]
Sand art
Sand art is the practice of modelling sand into an artistic form either in lines, relief or in free standing three dimensional sculptures. Beaches around the world glorified by countless children showing their skills in the art of building sand castles, in many shapes and sizes can be a common example of sand art. However, building a sand […]
African Masks
Making masks and using them for different aspects is one of the many popular art forms around the world. A mask is an object worn on the face, typically for protection and disguise. Craftsmen make masks in low relief so that it can be easily worn on face. Masks have been used since olden times […]
Kani Shawl: Revisiting our precious Craft
In the age of digitalization and high technologies many traditional art forms are fading away with the time. But inthe small village of Kashmir, the vigorous efforts of a man named Ghulam Mohammad Kanihami from the Wani family, revived the old age craft of loom-woven called ‘Kani’ and became successful to maintain its legacy.Now this […]
