Jali in Mughal Architecture, the Most Delicate Stone Curtains
The jali, or pierced screens, have been extensively employed in Indian construction since time immemorial. They appear in both Hindu and Islamic...
Maya M. Tola 3 October 2025
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Mughal Gardens: Paradise on Earth
The Mughal regime is a well-documented era and the cultural achievements of this period are an important landmark in South Asian art history. While...
Maya M. Tola 3 October 2025
Memoirs of India by Edwin Lord Weeks
Edwin Lord Weeks was a remarkable American painter and one of the most celebrated Orientalists of his time. He lived a coveted life of travel and...
Maya M. Tola 25 September 2025
Art Travels: Golden Temple of Amritsar
Nestled in the city of Amritsar in Northwestern India is the iconic Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple. This sublime...
Maya M. Tola 17 September 2025
Konark Temple: The Celestial Chariot of the Hindu Sun God
Nestled on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent in Konark, Odisha, India, the Konark Sun Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to the Hindu...
Maya M. Tola 17 September 2025
The Enigmatic Universe of Anish Kapoor in 5 Artworks
With his recognizable style and enigmatic works, Anish Kapoor is one of the most prolific and influential artists of the 21st century. These 5 iconic...
Carlotta Mazzoli 8 September 2025
Lakshmi in Art: The Goddess of Wealth
Lakshmi is a prominent Hindu deity who is also revered by Buddhists and Jains. Her eminent position in the Hindu pantheon emanates not only from her...
Maya M. Tola 8 September 2025
Saraswati—The Beautiful Goddess of Knowledge and Art
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. Remarkably, in the Hindu tradition and in rituals, Saraswati occupies a more prominent role...
Maya M. Tola 8 September 2025
Indus Valley Civilization: Echoes of a Forgotten Past
Nestled in the plains of present-day Pakistan and northwest India lies one of the world’s most enigmatic ancient societies: the Indus Valley...
Maya M. Tola 28 August 2025
Homai Vyarawalla: India’s First Female Photojournalist
Renowned for her groundbreaking achievements, Homai Vyarawalla (1913-2012) left an indelible mark as a trailblazer in the field of photojournalism.
Nikolina Konjevod 19 August 2025
Edwin Lutyens and the Shaping of New Delhi
In 1911, the British Empire announced the shift of its colonial capital from Calcutta to Delhi in a symbolic move meant to assert imperial power. To...
Maya M. Tola 10 July 2025
Crowning Traditions: The Symbolism of Turbans in South Asia
Turbans are one of the most enduring forms of headwear in human history. Though associated today with Sikh and Muslim communities, turban and...
Maya M. Tola 3 July 2025
