Stories By Maya Tola
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Mughal Gardens, Paradise on Earth
September 15, 2020The Mughal regime is a well-documented era and the cultural achievements of this period are an important landmark in South Asian art history. While the awe-inspiring buildings, tombs, and mausoleums of this period are renowned for...
Art Forms
The Art of Jewels: Spinel, the Ruby Impersonator
August 31, 2020The spinel, also known as the balas ruby, was first derived from the historic region of Badakshan in Central Asia. These beautiful gemstones usually occur in a red hue, much like their more famous relative, the ruby....
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The Love Affair of Radha and Krishna in Art
August 28, 2020The love story of Radha and Krishna has been immortalized in art by poets, musicians, writers, and painters over the long history of Hinduism. The divine pair is often referred to as the single unit of “Radha...
Architecture
American Gothic Revival Highlights: Duke Chapel, North Carolina
August 27, 2020The Duke University Chapel is a prime example of Collegiate Gothic architecture in the United States. It is also one of the most beautiful buildings in the American South. The term chapel is perhaps an understatement....
Architecture
Jali in Mughal Architecture, the Most Delicate Stone Curtains
August 20, 2020The jali, or pierced screens, have been extensively employed in Indian construction since time immemorial. They appear in both Hindu and Islamic architecture. These latticed and perforated slabs of wood or stone have been masterfully rendered...
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Khaled al-Asaad — The Hero of Palmyra
August 18, 2020Five years ago on August 18, 2015, the world-renowned Palmyran expert Khaled al-Asaad was brutally murdered by the Islamic State (ISIS) after weeks of torture. Shortly before ISIS took over his hometown of Tadmur, al-Asaad had...
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Shiva Linga Iconography
August 12, 2020The Shiva Linga or Shiva Lingam is a highly regarded and widely recognized icon in the Hindu world. This curious phallic structure has been worshipped by many generations of Hindus and the practice continues to be...
Architecture
Art Travels: Taj Mahal, India
August 7, 2020Located on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, a little over a 100 miles outside New Delhi, is India’s most famous monument and one of the most recognizable architectural marvels of the world....
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Emeralds in Ten Exquisite Artifacts
August 5, 2020Emeralds are arguably the most beautiful of all gemstones and have been revered by many cultures all over the world. Though the largest emeralds come from Colombia, it is believed that the first known emeralds were mined...
Architecture
Eid Al-Adha — Seven Beautiful Mosques Around the World
July 30, 2020Eid al-Adha is observed between the 10th to the 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah. This is the Eid of the sacrifice as it commemorates Ibrahim’s sacrifice or qurbani of his own son,...
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Traversing the Unseen: Interview with Multi-Media Artist Sara Osebold
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Frida Kahlo And The Symbolism In Her Art
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Kyra Nijinsky: Portrait of a Dancer
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