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Came across these amazing petroglyphs today while looking for Big Horn Sheep #IndianArt #petroglyph #NativeAmerican #AmericanIndian #Art #wallart #Utah #GreenRiver #amazing #Robswildlife #RobDaugherty #nature
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I just find these petroglyphs absolutely fascinating Came across these amazing petroglyphs yesterday while looking for Big Horn Sheep #IndianArt #petroglyph #NativeAmerican #AmericanIndian #Art #wallart #Utah #GreenRiver #amazing #Robswildlife #RobDaugherty #nature
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Came across these amazing petroglyphs today while looking for Big Horn Sheep #IndianArt #petroglyph #NativeAmerican #AmericanIndian #Art #wallart #Utah #GreenRiver #amazing #Robswildlife #RobDaugherty #nature
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1.Cut out detail from ‘Chandika attacks Shumbha in the sky and kills him’ from Devi Mahatmya Kangra, 1810. From a Picture book by Simon Ray.
2.Cut out detail from ‘The assembled Gods praise the Goddess - Chapter 11 Hymn to Narayani’ from Devi Mahatmya Kangra, 1810. From a Picture book by Simon Ray.
3.Cut out detail from ‘Chandika and Shumbha in aerial combat’ from Devi Mahatmya Kangra, 1810. From a Picture book by Simon Ray.
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ALTApril 22nd is also International Mother Earth Day. A day to reflect the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit.
Animals and ascetics in a landscape
Place of production: Hyderābād, Andhra Pradesh, India
Opaque watercolor on paper
36.7 x 24.7 cm
Culture
Indian
Islamic
Style / period
Deccani
ca. 1690
Repository: Aga Khan, Prince Sadruddin - Collection, Geneva, Switzerland
HOLLIS number: olvwork58545
Love is in the air today…. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Image description: A painting of an Indian couple wearing traditional Indian garment, standing in the middle of the green field with some vegetations. A man is on the right and his right hand is gently resting on a woman’s right shoulder. She is looking at his face.
Shah Shuja with a beloved, a folio from the Shah Jahan album (NY Met, 55.121.10.35)
Govardhan, 17th c., Indian [artist]
Gold, ink, and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions:38.9 centimeters; 26 centimeters
Mughal
Islamic
c. early 16-17th centuries
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, United States
HOLLIS number: 8001352875
MUSEUM SECRETS: A Miniature Masterpiece
“At first glance, we might assume that this copy of a German print belongs in the Ashmolean’s collections of European art. But no. This is an Indian drawing, and is housed here in the Eastern Art department. And it’s not just any Indian drawing, but one of the greatest of the Mughal Empire."
In the series 2 finale of our Museum Secrets podcast, Keeper of Eastern Art Mallica Kumbera Landrus introduces us to the child genius behind this tiny drawing. This piece of paper, only 10cm high, tells a story of cultures embracing each other across vast distances and the curiosity of one exceptional 13-year-old boy in Mughal India, 421 years ago.
Listen to ‘A Miniature Masterpiece’ here, or wherever you find your podcasts. -> https://www.ashmolean.org/museum-secrets
Love doing these basket designs
Want to do more!!!
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#nativetouch #tattoo #inked #nativeamericantattoo #tohonooodham #basketweaving #tat #nativeculture #nativeartist #azart #tucsonaz #coyote #tracks #colortattoos #tradition #indianart (at Terra Del Sol, Tucson)
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Lovely morning at the Luhring Augustine Tribeca gallery viewing “Court, Epic, Spirit: Indian Art 15th – 19th Century”. Filled with intricate minute details and beautiful depictions of life, battles, themes and animals. It blends storytelling and music with some rare pieces and a unique series of images. We learned so much!
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#UnderGlassCollection #ShoeDaydreams #CuratedCloset #TheClosedDoorCollection #SophisticatedPrecious #CourtEpicSpirit #luhringaugustine #luhringaugustinegallery #luhringaugustinetribeca #tribeca #art #india #indianart #gallery #artwork #artofinstagram #artgallery #newyork #newyorkcity #nycgalleries #nycgallery #ragamala #ragamalapaintings @luhringaugustine (at Tribeca, New York City)
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“Indrani”
Part 8 & the final piece of the ‘Desi Remix’series.
[Remix of Time Saving Truth From Falsehood & Envy by Francois Lemoyne]
Indrani, also known as Shachi, is one of 7 Matrikas (a group of goddesses depicted together as the divine mothers of war and emancipation). She is also the goddess of wrath and jealousy. But most significantly, she is known for developing the concept of “Shakti”, which means power, or the “personification of feminine creative might”. This power manifests through female embodiment, and is believed to be responsible for all creation and change in the universe. She founded the idea that the female companion is the most important “Shakti” of all, and because of this she was seen as independent from all other goddesses.
Additionally, Indrani personified a reversal of traditional gender roles. While most goddesses of this time period derived their names from their husbands (for example: Varuni–wife of Varun), Indrani’s husband, Indra, derived his name from her. He was also occasionally known as “Shahchipati”, meaning one who possesses Shachi, or feminine energy. By definition, her alternative name Shachi states that women are the source of all power. The name Indrani translates to queen of gods.
In early Vedic literature, Indrani was depicted as the female shadow of her husband, which further defied the dominance of male gods, who almost never associated their wives as essential forces during battle. In this depiction I challenge mythological gender roles by taking it a step further. Here we see Indrani saving her husband and standing at the forefront of the fight- a true reversal of the typical “damsel in distress” scenarios of this time period. Since Indrani herself defines power, her strength is not tied to any male characters. She’s strong enough to stand on her own, which is why metaphorically she takes a buff, muscular form. Her Shakti is one that can be neither created nor destroyed, making her role one of a kind in Indian feminism and a pillar for feminine worship.
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[Please note: The figures in this composition are not made up characters of my imagination. They are historic/ cultural figures, which is why their physical appearance is purely based off literary & scholarly research in order to maintain utmost accuracy to what they looked like in real life. Any alternate interpretations other than what is listed above is completely non-intentional or reflective of my views as an artist.]
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“Mohini”
Part 6 of ‘Desi Remix’ series [Remix of “The Murder of Paolo & Francesca” by Joseph Noel Patton]
Mohini is the female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. She is known for being an enchantress and for driving lovers to madness. Her name itself is derived from the verb moha, meaning “to enchant, perplex, or disillusion” and her name as a whole translates literally to “delusion personified”.
Mohini also has a destructive side known for slaying demons. One day, she intervenes when she sees the ash demon Bhasmasura, who has the ability to turn anyone to ash by touching their head, misuse his power on the very god who granted him this ability. Upon seeing Mohini approach him, Bhasmasura is so breath taken by her that he immediately asks her to marry him. Mohini agrees, but only on the condition that he mimics her moves in a dance. As she precedes to charm him she cleverly places her hand on top of her head. So entranced, he unknowingly repeats the move and reduces himself to ashes.
Here you see a more metaphoric depiction of the 2 sides of Mohini. On one hand you see her as the enchantress, pure, seductive, and deceivingly innocent in white and on the other hand you see her as the demon slayer, ruthless and unmerciful in red.
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![“Gargi”Part 5 of the ‘Desi Remix’ series [Remix of “The Last Supper” by Juan de Juanes]Gargi Vachakn](https://64.media.tumblr.com/93ce963180f17d67a59e026636f6a3fa/tumblr_ol4mkjupqo1s2xw6vo1_1280.jpg "“Gargi”Part 5 of the ‘Desi Remix’ series [Remix of “The Last Supper” by Juan de Juanes]Gargi Vachakn")
“Gargi”
Part 5 of the ‘Desi Remix’ series [Remix of “The Last Supper” by Juan de Juanes]
Gargi Vachaknavi was an ancient Indian philosopher. From a young age she became known for her intelligence, studying the Vedas and other philosophical scriptures with great proficiency, often surpassing men with her knowledge. One day King Janaka held a gathering, inviting all the educated sages, kings, and princes of India to participate. Janaka, also a scholar, was so impressed by the turnout of learned sages, he decided to hold a debate in search of finding a single scholar with the most knowledge about Brahman. Offering a prize of 1000 cows with golden horns, no one except sage Yajnavalkya was confident in their knowledge of the subject. Many other scholars chose not to debate with him out of uncertainty, however 8 renowned sages decided to challenge him, including Gargi, the only woman at the gathering.
Many of the competing sages debated with Yajnavalkya and asked him many philosophical questions, however his arguments were all too convincing, resulting in a loss for the sages. When it was finally Gargi’s turn to take up the challenge she questioned Yajnavalkya’s superiority, arguing repeatedly with him. She asked him everything from the status of human souls, to the environment, the universe, the origin of all existence, and the interconnectedness of the world. Upon her final question she asked him to define the world of the imperishable (Brahman). At this, he stopped her from questioning him any further and Gargi conceded to his superior knowledge. However, she still made it farther than anyone else at the debate and was Yajnavalkya’s toughest challenger to date. Being the only woman to outsmart a room full of men, she was honored as one of the 9 gems in King Janaka’s court.
As with all the pieces in this series, the point is to highlight stories of feminism and provide examples of non-stereotypical women that stood out for their unique definitions of strength in Indian mythology. This piece especially stands out because it made me reflect on how much we’ve had to fight for our rights as women. We’ve come so far from being viewed solely as child bearers and homemakers to career driven, educated women with opinions that matter and can change the world. We still have a ways to go, and there are still glass ceilings to be broken, but I hope the story of Gargi inspires you to never take no for an answer. And most importantly, never let any one make you feel that being a woman comes with limitations. If you choose to fight, you have the power to prevail and triumph.
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![(6/6) Madhubala in “Pyaar kiya toh darna kya” [Mughal-e-Azam, 1960]](https://64.media.tumblr.com/56a0f219cc740a4004d2f598cc3b618d/tumblr_nksc3aE4421s2xw6vo1_1280.jpg "(6/6) Madhubala in “Pyaar kiya toh darna kya” [Mughal-e-Azam, 1960]")
The Lion Capital of Ashoka
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⚫It is a sculpture of four Asiatic lions standing back to back, on an elaborate base that includes other animals. A graphic representation of it was adopted as the official Emblem of India in 1950. It was originally placed on the top of the Ashoka pillar at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath by the Emperor Ashoka, in about 250 BCE during his rule over the Maurya Empire.
⚫The pillar, sometimes called the Aśoka Column, is still in its original location, but the Lion Capital is now in the Sarnath Museum, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Standing 2.15 metres (7 feet) high including the base, it is more elaborate than the other very similar surviving capitals of the pillars of Ashoka bearing the Edicts of Ashoka that were placed throughout India several of which feature single animals at the top; one other damaged group of four lions survives, at Sanchi.
⚫The capital is carved out of a single block of polished sandstone, and was always a separate piece from the column itself. It features four Asiatic Lions standing back to back. They are mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion, separated by intervening spoked chariot-wheels. The whole sits upon a bell-shaped lotus.
⚫The capital was originally crowned by a ‘Wheel of Dharma’ (Dharmachakra popularly known in India as the “Ashoka Chakra”), with 24 spokes, of which a few fragments were found on the site. A 13th-century replica of the Sarnath pillar and capital in Wat Umong near Chiang Mai, Thailand built by King Mangrai, preserves its crowning Ashoka Chakra or Dharmachakra. The wheel on the capital, below the lions, is the model for the one in the flag of India.
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Karthikeya Deepam. Lamps to honor Lord Karthikeya. My sister in laws hand drawn #kolam. Also called #rangoli or mandala.
It’s drawn from rice flour mixed with water and today on #karthikeyapournima #fullmoon these lamps on the mandala signify warding off evil and ushering in prosperity.
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#sacredgeometry #indianart #handdrawnkolam #rangoli #mandala #yogalifestyle #beyindasanas #fromdarknesstolight #fromignorancetoknowledge #honor #rootsofyoga #easternculture
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