It’s no secret that India’s traditional art holds a place of pride in the world, thanks to its wealth of creativity, vibrancy and diversity. Her are 5 incredible facts and stunning trivia behind these beautiful, ingenious works.

Mother's love is the most exceptional kind of love ever existed and received. She is the one soul who starts loving and caring for us right before our birth.

Those in the market sometimes forget that the goods are a means and not an end. The end is feeling. Of happiness, of satisfaction, or even of keeping-up with the Joneses. In the art world goods and feelings converge in many strange and counter-intuitive ways.

Cubism seeks a new meaning in a creative re-figuring of the real. It is an illusion of artificial wholeness, with new meanings. The process of breaking up the object and re-assembling it in an abstracted form involves a cerebral challenge, such that the final creation is an interesting blend of the actual subject within a geometric framework.

Etching, often hailed as one of the most esteemed and intricate printmaking techniques, has mesmerised artists and collectors alike for centuries. We shall explore the works of contemporary artists on Mojarto, showcasing their artistic creations in the realm of etching.

The Indian folk painting tradition is as old and diverse as the country itself.  Folk and tribal arts are a rich legacy which are passed on from one generation to another, and continue as part of our cultural identity.

Ramayana, one of the great Indian epics, has influenced every aspect of the country's culture and tradition.

The inaugural edition of the OnArt Fair – India’s first virtual art fair – kicked off with a bang yesterday evening and it is here for another 2 more days with artworks, events and contests of all shapes and forms. With one-of-a-kind gems presented in ‘booths’ offering some very persuasive prices, OnArt Fair caters to all tastes and expectations. Here are just a few booths to look out for.

Like a Phoenix rising from its ashes stronger and brighter every time, the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris continues to inspire awe; even after 800 years. Notre-Dame was built on a tradition of dismantling, fires and resurgence. But the question remains: would the modern designers pay ode to one of the past facades or would they find a 21st century interpretation for the medieval gothic? 

Art became popular with the influence of religion. Many art forms and techniques were introduced to primarily spread religion and regain faith . Baroque art flourished in 17th century Europe as a reaction to the reducing glory of religion among people. It was used as an instrument for bringing back the piety and awe for the church. It aimed to bring art closer to people through its subjects and techniques. Baroque art is known for its grandeur and opulence which is evident in its intricate details, vibrant colours and luminous clarity of work. The allegorical depictions are both real and dramatic. The art works have sensual richness, intense emotion and movement. This dramatic realism uses light and dark at its convenience. There is evident blurring of boundaries between the subjects.